Chapter VIII

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

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

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

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

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

an occurrence of something

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

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

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

increase

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

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From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

showing great reverence for god

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

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From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

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

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

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

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

disregarded

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

not any; not one

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

an authoritative rule

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

in a presumptuous manner

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

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

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

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

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

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From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading Carpenters had been employed for some days previously in preparing the mournful display; and a good deal of murmuring and discontent had arisen both in the court and city at the proposed ordinance.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading The _Godly_, as the Protestant party somewhat presumptuously termed themselves, mistrusted this return to papal ceremonials, and made no secret of their dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

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

From this reading ‘But had I wist, before I kist, That love had been sae hard to win, I’d have lock’d my heart in a case of gowd, An’ pinn’d it wi’ a siller pin.’

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sacred edifice had been appropriately hung with black; nor was any accessory neglected that could enhance the gloom of the scene.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading It was the anniversary of the death of Francis II., and Mary, whose attachment to her youthful husband evinced itself by a scrupulous respect for his memory, had ordered a dirge to be performed in the Royal Chapel at Holyrood for the repose of his soul.