used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
bunk-house
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From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
cannyadjectiveUS /ˈkæni/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
designateverbUS /ˈdezəɡneɪt/
assign a name or title to
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
at any time
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
I'm
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From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
I've
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From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
immediately past
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
lumbagonounUS /ləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/
backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
mainstaynounUS /ˈmeɪnsteɪ/
a prominent supporter
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
OintmentnounUS /ˈɔɪntmənt/
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
ScotsmannounUS /ˈskɑːtsmən/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
self-obliterating
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From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
sotnounUS /sɔːt/
a chronic drinker
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
not in physical motion
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
Struthers
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From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
Twenty-Eighthadjective
coming next after the twenty-seventh in position
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
unweddedadjective
of someone who has not been married
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
wakened
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From this reading I have suddenly wakened up to the fact that Struthers is getting on a bit.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
Whinnie
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From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
Whinstane
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From this reading But Whinstane Sandy brought his precious bottle of Universal Ointment in from the bunk-house, and while that fiery mixture warmed her lame back, the thought of its origin probably warmed her lonely heart.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She is still the same efficient and self-obliterating mainstay of the kitchen that she ever was, but she grows more "sot" in her ways, more averse to any change in her daily routine, and more despairing of ever finally and completely capturing that canny old Scotsman whom we still so affectionately designate as Whinnie, in short for Whinstane Sandy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Sunday the Twenty-Eighth_ I've had scant time for introspection during the last five days, for Struthers has been in bed with lumbago, and the weight of the housework reverted to me.
but in spite of that
From this reading Whinnie, I'm afraid, still nurses the fixed idea that everything in petticoats and as yet unwedded is after him.
