used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
ainadjective
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading _Songs of Angus_.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
bleatverb
talk whiningly
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
bonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
braes
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From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
cannyadjectiveUS /ˈkæni/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
true confidential information
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
I've
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From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
in the recent past
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
M'Cosh
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From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
manounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
Mhor
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From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Songs of Angus_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
plaguingverbUS /ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “plague” — cause to suffer a blight
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
sheep'snounUS /ʃiːps/
possessive form of “sheep” — woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading _Songs of Angus_.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
spiels
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From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
whaups
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From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
Whaur
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From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
at the time that
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading "I hear the whaups on windy days Cry up among the peat Whaur, on the road that spiels the braes, I've heard ma ain sheep's feet.
produce a literary work
From this reading One morning, by reason of neglecting his teeth, and a few other toilet details, he was able to be downstairs ten minutes before breakfast, and spent the time in the kitchen, plaguing Mrs. M'Cosh to let him write an inscription in her Bible.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Mhor, having but lately acquired the art of writing, was fond of exercising his still very shaky pen where and when he could.
yowes
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From this reading An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways And the silly yowes that bleat."
