adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
alternativesnounUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvz/
plural of “alternative” — one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
aí
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From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
frae
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From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
Gude
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From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
hae
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From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
isna
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From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
Jeanie
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From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
Jeanieís
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From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
Lairdís
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From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
Mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
nane
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From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
nettledadjectiveUS /ˈnetəld/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
prohibitionnounUS /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃən/
a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
sicadverbUS /sɪk/
intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
solicitverbUS /səˈlɪsɪt/
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
traversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Must she then actually beg her way to London? for such seemed the alternative; or must she turn back, and solicit her father for money? and by doing so lose time, which was precious, besides the risk of encountering his positive prohibition respecting the journey!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When out of the Lairdís ground, and once more upon the public road, her pace slackened, her anger cooled, and anxious anticipations of the consequence of this unexpected disappointment began to influence her with other feelings.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading So saying, she left the room without listening to a faint “But, Jeanie--Jeanie--stay, woman!” and traversing the courtyard with a quick step, she set out on her forward journey, her bosom glowing with that natural indignation and shame, which an honest mind feels at having subjected itself to ask a favour, which had been unexpectedly refused.
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she saw no medium between these alternatives; and, while she walked slowly on, was still meditating whether it were not better to return.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There was something in the last hint that nettled Jeanieís honest pride.-- “I was begging nane frae your honour,” she said; “least of aí on sic a score as ye pit it on.--Gude morning to ye, sir; ye hae been kind to my father, and it isna in my heart to think otherwise than kindly of you.”
