Chapter XXXI

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

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From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

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

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

any person at all

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

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From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

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

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading How should Barclay guess its contents?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

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From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading How should Barclay guess its contents?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

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

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

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

From this reading How should Barclay guess its contents?

-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading How should Barclay guess its contents?

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

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

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

not any; not one

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

a result

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

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

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading How should Barclay guess its contents?

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

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

past form of “tamper” — play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

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

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

not known

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

precisely as stated

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

which person or people

From this reading Jimmy, who had brought it from Kaims in the evening, spelt it out successfully by the firelight.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though she knew that Barclay had carried the letter to Fullarton she had no suspicion that he had tampered with it, imagining her action and that of the sailor unknown to anyone.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

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

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The old woman sat, drowned in thought, her fiery eyes on the flame; she could not understand why Cecilia had made no response to what Captain Somerville had written, for she had seen him on the previous day and was aware that no word had come from Edinburgh.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading AGNETA ON THE UNEXPECTED GILBERT was wrong in supposing he would arrive in Scotland on the very heels of his letter, for it reached Granny Stirk’s hands three days before the night which ended, for him, on Monrummon Moor.