used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Ay, ay," assented Jock, jumping to his feet and hurrying across the little room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
assented
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From this reading "Ay, ay," assented Jock, jumping to his feet and hurrying across the little room.
Ay
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From this reading "Ay, ay," assented Jock, jumping to his feet and hurrying across the little room.
aye
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From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
bannocknoun
a flat bread made of oat or barley flour; common in New England and Scotland
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But where is it?
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Oh, Jock! come here, come here," cried the Goodwife.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, Jock! come here, come here," cried the Goodwife.
demanding attention
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Ay, ay," assented Jock, jumping to his feet and hurrying across the little room.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
Goodwife
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From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ay, ay," assented Jock, jumping to his feet and hurrying across the little room.
histie
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From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading "Ay, ay," assented Jock, jumping to his feet and hurrying across the little room.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But where is it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading "Oh, Jock! come here, come here," cried the Goodwife.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading "Ay, ay," assented Jock, jumping to his feet and hurrying across the little room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Jock! come here, come here," cried the Goodwife.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
plaitingverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
porridgenounUS /ˈpɔːrədʒ/
soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Ay, ay," assented Jock, jumping to his feet and hurrying across the little room.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou art aye crying for a little bannock for thy supper; come here, histie, quick, and help me to catch it."
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
in or at the place that
From this reading "But where is it?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here the Goodwife was making porridge for the supper in a pot over the fire, and her husband was sitting in a corner plaiting ropes of straw with which to tie up the cow.
