Chapter IV

later than; following

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

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

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

used of a single unit or thing; not two or more

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

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

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

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

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

influence by slyness

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

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From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

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From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

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From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

dearly loved

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

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From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

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

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

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From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

having made preparations

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

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

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

the act of departing

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

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

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

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From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

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

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

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

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

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

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

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

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

exhausted

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

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

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

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From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

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From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

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From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

the force of workers available

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

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From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

held or filled or in use

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

on one occasion

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

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From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

not often

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

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

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

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

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

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

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

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From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

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

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

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From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

up to a particular time

From this reading She seldom came down-stairs till so late, that he had long breakfasted, and was on the point of going out to some committee.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

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

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

two times

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

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

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

compress into a wad

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

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

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Nae mair of that, dear Jenny: to be free, There’s some men constanter in love than we.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

at the time that

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

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From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

in or at the place that

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading _Gentle Shepherd._ Lord Delaford, though considerably occupied with politics, was not entirely engrossed by them, and he wished extremely for the quiet enjoyment of domestic life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading They’ll reason caumly, and with kindness smile, When our short passions wad our peace beguile: Sae, whensoe’er they slight their maiks at haine, ’Tis ten to ane their wives are maist to blame.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When he returned from the House, he would fain have been greeted by his wife, or at least he would have been glad to know where he might join her; but among the many engagements for each night, he did not know where to find her; and after having once or twice followed her through the whole list of parties, he gave up the point, and went to bed, jaded and out of spirits.