Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

a Scottish word

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading "But your maid?" said the Princess, "I know you have brought one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

past form of “cleanse” — clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

delicately beautiful

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Why not let her do a thing like that?"

past form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But your maid?" said the Princess, "I know you have brought one.

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

ten 10s

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

and nothing more

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading "But your maid?" said the Princess, "I know you have brought one.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Why not let her do a thing like that?"

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Why not let her do a thing like that?"

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

a female domestic

From this reading "But your maid?" said the Princess, "I know you have brought one.

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

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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 But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "But your maid?" said the Princess, "I know you have brought one.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

shedding tears

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

express in words

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

a special situation

From this reading Why not let her do a thing like that?"

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

very small

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

not alert to danger or deception

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

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

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading MISS ALINE TAKES COMMAND "Indeed, mem," said the dainty little lady, as Patsy and the Princess were ushered into her tiny sitting-room, "but this is more than kind and far abune my thoughts and deservings.

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

From this reading Why not let her do a thing like that?"

hope for; have a wish

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

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

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But I wish it had been at Ladykirk that I had been permitted to receive you, and not in this--this pig-stye, that has not been cleansed for a hundred year, and as for dusting--I was just tearing up an auld bit o' body-linen to show the craiturs how a room should be dusted."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Eelen Young--oh, mem, it's little ye ken--and how should ye, being as they tell me siccan a great leddy, the snares and the traps that lie waiting for the feet of the young and the unwary here in this michty 'caravansy'!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But your maid?" said the Princess, "I know you have brought one.