Chapter XXX

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

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

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

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

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

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

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From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

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

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

a barn for cows

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

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

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

turn aside; turn away from

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

at any time

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

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From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

an association of criminals

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

highest in quality

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

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From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

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From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

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From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

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

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

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

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

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From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

possessive form of “jenny” — United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

engage in

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

plural of “milk” — a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

not any; not one

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

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From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

try to get or reach

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

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

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

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

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.

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

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

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

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

at the time that

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

during the time that

From this reading The speaker stands at the door of Jenny’s little byre, looking on, while Jenny milks her favourite cow.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “I wouldna gang to seek a misfortune--no me,” said Jenny; “ill enough when it comes; and I wonder how a woman like you, wi’ twelve bairns for a handsel, could gie sic an advice to ony decent lass; and weel I wat Nelly Panton’s gotten a man.

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

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading “Ye see what Nelly Panton’s done for hersel; there’s naething like making up folk’s mind to gang through wi’ a’thing; and you see Nelly’s gotten a man away in yon weary London.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I wouldna hae come hame as I gaed away, if I had been you, Jenny.”

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

From this reading Puir laddie! it’s the greatest mercy ever was laid to his hands to make him a packman--he’ll no be sae muckle at hame; but you’ll make nae divert o’ Jenny.