Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

later than; following

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

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

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

a Scottish word

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

a youthful male person

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

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

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

divisible by two

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

excessively quick

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

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

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

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

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

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

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

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 Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

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

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

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

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

on one occasion

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

and nothing more

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

for a long time without essential change

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

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

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

that has been withdrawn or retreated from

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

a male human offspring

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

a special situation

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

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

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

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

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

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

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

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

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

still in doubt

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading The Mistress thought, with some bitterness, that his travels had permanently unsettled her boy; even his verses began to flag by this time, and it was only once in three or four months that Mrs. Livingstone received, with any thing like satisfaction, her copy of the _Auld Reekie Magazine_.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and in little more than an hour after Huntley’s return, Cosmo had joined the little family circle.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

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

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

during the time that

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Cosmo had relinquished those studies which for a year or two flattered his mother with the hope of seeing her son a minister and pillar of the Church.

a late time of life

From this reading Cosmo was five years older by this time, three-and-twenty years old, a man and not a boy; such at least was his own opinion--but his mother and he were not quite so cordial and united as they had been.

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

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Perhaps, indeed, it was only while her sons were young, that a spirit so hasty and arbitrary as that of the Mistress could keep in harmony with so many independent minds; but her youngest son had disappointed and grieved her.