Chapter IV

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

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

a Scottish word

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

a second staircase at the rear of a building

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

prepare a hot meal

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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From this reading I ken things the Earl doesna ken.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading I ken things the Earl doesna ken.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

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

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

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

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

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From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading I ken ower muckle.

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From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

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From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

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

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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

From this reading I ken ower muckle.

a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

not any; not one

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

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

From this reading I ken ower muckle.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

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

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

a device for making soundings

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

express in speech

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I ken things the Earl doesna ken.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

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

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

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

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading ’Faith, an’ I carena,’ cried the brave cook, tossing her head, ’she is a backstairs body at ony gate, but she canna fear me—na, brawly no’.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.

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

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Though guid kens Mary Greg is no the woman to speak, that mairried nocht better than an auld skeleton hung on strings—for nae sounder reason than that it is the custom for the cook in a decent big hoose to tak’ up wi’ the chaplain.’

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Certes an’ serve him richt—a young man like him—but three-an’-twenty, to mairry his grandmither.