Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

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

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

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From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

assemble or get together

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

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

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

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

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

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From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

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

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

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

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

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From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

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

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

engage in

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

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

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

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

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

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From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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From this reading _Peggy_.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

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

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

express in words

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

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From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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

From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

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From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

except if; if not

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

the popular taste at a given time

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

compress into a wad

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

nonexistent

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

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

From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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From this reading Let fowk bode weel, and strive to do their best; Nae mair's required--let Heaven make out the rest.

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

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

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From this reading May sic ill luck befa' that silly she, Wha has sic fears, for that was never me.

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

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whate'er he wins, I'll guide with canny care, And win the vogue at market, tron, or fair, For healsome, clean, cheap, and sufficient ware.

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

From this reading I've heard my honest uncle aften say, That lads should a' for wives that's vertuous pray; For the maist thrifty man could never get A well-stored room, unless his wife wad let: Wherefore nocht shall be wanting on my part To gather wealth to raise my shepherd's heart.