Chapter IX

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

anew

From this reading Victuals were again wearing short.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

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

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

plural of “bullock” — young bull

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

someone who provides food and service (as for a party)

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

the state of being certain

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

an acute insufficiency

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

greatly pleased

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

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

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

divisible by two

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

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

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

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

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

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

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

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

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

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

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

long and thin and often limp

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

a large number or amount

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

third-person singular of “low” — make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

engage in

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

and nothing more

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

excessively unwilling to spend

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

a protruding abdomen

From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

compacted by ironing

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

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

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Victuals were again wearing short.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to

From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

refrain from harming

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

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From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

up to a particular time

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

communicated in the form of words

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

precisely as stated

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

someone who visits

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Victuals were again wearing short.

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From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

properly nourished

From this reading Gudgel, the fat caterer for that immense establishment, was out riding from morn till even in search of fat things; he delighted in the very sight of a well-fed sleek animal; it was health to his stomach, and marrow to his bones.

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.

at the time that

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

at any time that; every time that

From this reading It was observed, that, whenever he came in sight of one, he stroaked down his immense protuberance of paunch with both hands, and smacked his lips.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

in the company of; together with

From this reading When they beheld the immense droves of bullocks--the loads of wild hogs and fallow-deer that arrived daily from the royal forests of Ettrick and the mountains of the Lowes, together with the flocks of fat black-headed wedders,--they pressed their hands upon their lank sides, looked at their spare forms, and at one another; but not daring to make any verbal remarks, they only shaked their heads, and looked up to heaven!

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

From this reading Great was the consumpt of victuals at the Abbey during the stay of the royal visitor!--the parsimonious brethren were confounded, and judged that the country would to a certainty be eaten up, and a dearth of all the necessaries of life ensue on the Border.