used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
Arran
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From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
baith
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From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
bides
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From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
eer
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From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
fause
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From this reading 'Good woman, good woman,' said Lamerlinkin: 'Good woman, good woman,' said the fause nurse to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
the act of departing
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'Good woman, good woman,' said Lamerlinkin: 'Good woman, good woman,' said the fause nurse to him.
gude
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From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Good woman, good woman,' said Lamerlinkin: 'Good woman, good woman,' said the fause nurse to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
Lamerlinkin
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From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
Lamkin
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From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
masonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
nane
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From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
not one, and not any
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading 'Good woman, good woman,' said Lamerlinkin: 'Good woman, good woman,' said the fause nurse to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Good woman, good woman,' said Lamerlinkin: 'Good woman, good woman,' said the fause nurse to him.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
stane
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From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
carry out
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lamerlinkin, as gude a mason as eer laid a stane, Built a house to Lord Arran, but entrance had nane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gates they were locked, baith outside and in, But there was a wee hole that let Lamkin creep in.
wha
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From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
at the time that
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading 'I care not for Lamkin, nor none of his kin; My house is plastered outside, and bolted within.'
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'Good woman, good woman,' said Lamerlinkin: 'Good woman, good woman,' said the fause nurse to him.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Says the lord to his lady, when going abroad, Take care of Lamerlinkin, wha bides in the wood.
