used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
backsliders
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From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
else
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From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
divisible by two
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
at any time
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
Gleneira
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From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
glensnounUS /ɡlenz/
plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
guid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
harriedadjectiveUS /ˈherid/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
not accessible to view
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
of the present time and place
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
IslesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
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 Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
not any; not one
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
on one occasion
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
go across or through
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
play-acting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
move upward
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
a person, without saying who
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
not in physical motion
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
express in words
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
theatricals
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From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
uncoadverb
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading So they came and waited for the curtain to rise, with a quaint trepidation lest they should really enjoy themselves, and so give place to the devil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Besides, if the laird led the way, there were still sufficient of the clan to follow him even to the jaws of hell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Private theatricals as a rule need no description, but these in the barn at Gleneira House merit at least so much attention, in that, for the major part of the audience, they were the first attempt at play-acting it had ever seen; since even in the British Isles culture and civilisation have not harried the glens which are hidden away in the hearts of the hills.
which person or people
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But there was someone else besides the "_unco guid_" who felt vaguely as if it would have been better she had not been there, as if she wished that both the immediate past and the present had never come to pass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To tell truth, not a few of the audience came doubtfully with a fear lest they might be backsliders; but, as luck would have it, the Free Church section, being in process of choosing a new minister, felt it could afford, for once, to test the iniquity of the stage by actual experience.
