used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
akward
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From this reading "Yes, sir, it iss akward," said the elder.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading "Maype you'll read a chapter, what-e-ver," persisted the elder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
dask
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From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
discoorse
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From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "Yes, sir, it iss akward," said the elder.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
gif
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From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
imputationnounUS /ˌɪmpjəˈteɪʃən/
a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
iss
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From this reading "Yes, sir, it iss akward," said the elder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, sir, it iss akward," said the elder.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
Maype
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From this reading "Maype you'll read a chapter, what-e-ver," persisted the elder.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
attach to a support
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "Maype you'll read a chapter, what-e-ver," persisted the elder.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
prezenter's
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From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Maype you'll read a chapter, what-e-ver," persisted the elder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, sir, it iss akward," said the elder.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir, it iss akward," said the elder.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, sir, it iss akward," said the elder.
a special situation
From this reading "Me preach!" exclaimed the laird; "I never did such a thing in my life."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter part of the proposition was to guard himself from the imputation of having asked the laird to mount the _pulpit_.
what-e-ver
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From this reading "Maype you'll read a chapter, what-e-ver," persisted the elder.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir, it iss akward," said the elder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
you'll
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From this reading "Maype you'll read a chapter, what-e-ver," persisted the elder.
yoursel
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From this reading "Could you not gif us a discoorse yoursel', sir, from the prezenter's dask?"
