Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

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

From this reading "It's a' ane to me; but, O man, ye're unco like Rehoboam!

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

a youthful male person

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It's a' ane to me; but, O man, ye're unco like Rehoboam!

a can for storing tea

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

From this reading "Confound you, Nelly! what do you keep croaking for in that way?"

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)

From this reading "Confound you, Nelly! what do you keep croaking for in that way?"

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

very small

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Confound you, Nelly! what do you keep croaking for in that way?"

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

ranking above all others

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

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

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading "Confound you, Nelly! what do you keep croaking for in that way?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Confound you, Nelly! what do you keep croaking for in that way?"

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 Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It's a' ane to me; but, O man, ye're unco like Rehoboam!

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading "It's a' ane to me; but, O man, ye're unco like Rehoboam!

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

not any; not one

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

the military uniform and insignia of a regiment

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

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

From this reading "It's a' ane to me; but, O man, ye're unco like Rehoboam!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading "It's a' ane to me; but, O man, ye're unco like Rehoboam!

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Confound you, Nelly! what do you keep croaking for in that way?"

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

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Confound you, Nelly! what do you keep croaking for in that way?"

at the time that

From this reading It was a brilliant July morning when I first donned my regimentals for actual service.

which person or people

From this reading Dugald M'Tavish, a caddy from the corner of the street, had been parading Masaniello, fully caparisoned for action, before the door at least half an hour before I was ready, to the no small delectation of two servant hizzies who were sweeping out the stairs, and a diminutive baker's boy.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

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

From this reading "It's a' ane to me; but, O man, ye're unco like Rehoboam!

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

From this reading "Tak' a cup o' coffee afore ye get up on that muckle funking beast, Maister George," said Nelly; "and mind ye, that if ye are brocht hame this day wi' yer feet foremost, it's no me that has the wyte o't."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Confound you, Nelly! what do you keep croaking for in that way?"