Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

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From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

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

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

cause oneself to consider something

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “Mean you my brother?--he, too, is gone,” said the Earl.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

without stop or interruption

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

a female human offspring

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

an old word for “before”

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Mean you my brother?--he, too, is gone,” said the Earl.

death of a person

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading “Mean you my brother?--he, too, is gone,” said the Earl.

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

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

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

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

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

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

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

set down according to a plan

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

in the recent past

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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 “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

engage in

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “Mean you my brother?--he, too, is gone,” said the Earl.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

not any; not one

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

not one, and not any

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

tear or be torn violently

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “No,” replied the sibyl, “I mean yoursell, Lord Geraldin.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Mean you my brother?--he, too, is gone,” said the Earl.

express in words

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

sharp piercing cry

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

a woman who tells fortunes

From this reading “No,” replied the sibyl, “I mean yoursell, Lord Geraldin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

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

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Mean you my brother?--he, too, is gone,” said the Earl.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

a fact that has been verified

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

belonging to which person

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “Woman, deceive me not!--make me not curse the memory of the parent I have so lately laid in the grave, for sharing in a plot the most cruel, the most infernal”-- “Bethink ye, my Lord Geraldin, ere ye curse the memory of a parent that’s gane, is there none of the blood of Glenallan living, whose faults have led to this dreadfu’ catastrophe?”

the words that are spoken

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

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

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “No--be it a torment or be it a comfort to you--ken the truth, she was nae mair a daughter of your father’s house than I am.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Here the Earl of Glenallan echoed her words, with a shriek so piercing as almost to rend the roof of the cottage.--“Ah! then Eveline Neville was not the--the”-- “The daughter, ye would say, of your father?” continued Elspeth.

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

From this reading “No,” replied the sibyl, “I mean yoursell, Lord Geraldin.