Chapter VII

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

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

later than; following

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

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

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

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From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

dearly loved

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

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From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

one or the other of two

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

the ordinal number of fifty-five in counting order

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

set up or found

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

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

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

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

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD ROHALLION.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

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

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

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From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

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

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

past form of “outlive” — live longer than

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

earlier in time

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

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From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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From this reading LORD ROHALLION.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

an educational institution

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

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

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

not in physical motion

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

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From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

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

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

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

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

-ing form of “verge” — border on; come close to

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

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

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

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

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

which person or people

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

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From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hastening to the drawing-room, she immediately found herself in the arms of her husband, who was throwing off his drab-coloured riding-coat, with its heavy cape, his small triangular Nivernois hat, boot-tops, and whip, to his favourite valet and constant attendant, old Jack Andrews.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "She gazed--she reddened like a rose-- Syne pale as ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried, 'Art thou my ain dear Willie?'

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Rohallion kissed his wife's hand and then her forehead, for he had not outlived either affection or respect, though verging on his fifty-fifth year; and he had all that gentleness of bearing and true politeness which the Scottish gentlemen of the old school, prior to, and long after the Union, acquired from our ancient allies, the French.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading 'By Him who made yon sun and sky, By whom true love's regarded, I am the man!' and thus may still True lovers be rewarded."--BURNS.