used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR MRS.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
being joined in close association
From this reading She attached it to her chain and then left the shop.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading She attached it to her chain and then left the shop.
clothing in general
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
colloquynounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR MRS.
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From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
jewellernoun
someone who makes jewelry
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She attached it to her chain and then left the shop.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
not any; not one
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
do one's shopping
From this reading She attached it to her chain and then left the shop.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR MRS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She attached it to her chain and then left the shop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She attached it to her chain and then left the shop.
unsuspiciousadjective
not suspicious
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
look attentively
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Here it is, madam," said the jeweller, with the utmost politeness, as he came and placed the watch in her hand.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Will ye gie me my watch or no?" exclaimed Rose, growing impatient of the whispered colloquy between the jeweller and the policeman in plain clothes, although she was quite unsuspicious of its subject.
