Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

later than; following

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

how long something has existed

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

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

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

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

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

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

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

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

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

ostentatiously lofty in style

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

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

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

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

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

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

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

raised above the ground

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

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

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

a man of refinement

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

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

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

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

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

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

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

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

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

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

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

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

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

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

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

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

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

someone who tells a story

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

the act of umpiring

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

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

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

by chance

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

concise and full of meaning

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

express in words

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

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

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

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

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

precisely as stated

From this reading After service, meeting the Doctor in the passage, he introduced the young clergyman, who, on being asked by the old man how he did, elevated his shirt collar, and complained of fatigue, and being very much "_tired_."

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

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

at the time that

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

which person or people

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have been much pleased with an offering from Carluke, containing two very pithy anecdotes.

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

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

a late time of life

From this reading A pendant to the story of candid admission on the part of the minister, that the people might be _weary_ after his sermon, has been given on the authority of the narrator, a Fife gentleman, ninety years of age when he told it.

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

From this reading "Tired, did ye say, my man?" said the old satirist, who was slightly deaf; "Lord, man! if you're _half_ as tired as I am, I pity ye!"

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

From this reading He had been to church at Elie, and listening to a young and perhaps bombastic preacher, who happened to be officiating for the Rev. Dr. Milligan, who was in church.