12
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From this reading 12mo.
1836
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From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
2
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From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
23
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From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
being joined in close association
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
Duncan's
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From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
Encyclopædia
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From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
incongruouslyadverbUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəsli/
in an incongruous manner
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
indecorousadjective
lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
Mayne's
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From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading 12mo.
moderniseverb
become technologically advanced
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
musenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
stanzanounUS /ˈstænzə/
a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
stanzasnounUS /ˈstænzəz/
plural of “stanza” — a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [23] This song originally consisted of two stanzas, the third stanza being subsequently added by the author.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
versifiernoun
a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Burns deemed Mayne's version an elder production of the Scottish muse, and attempted to modernise the song, but his edition is decidedly inferior.
vols
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From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Other four stanzas have been added, by some anonymous versifier, to Mayne's verses, which first appeared in Duncan's "Encyclopædia of Scottish, English, and Irish Songs," printed at Glasgow in 1836, 2 vols.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas.
