Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

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

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

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

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

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

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

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

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

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

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

negotiation between nations

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading His shop had the largest display of goods in the village.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

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

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading His shop had the largest display of goods in the village.

highest in quality

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

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

From this reading His shop had the largest display of goods in the village.

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

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

From this reading His shop had the largest display of goods in the village.

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

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His shop had the largest display of goods in the village.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

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

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

and nothing more

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

a local church community

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

do one's shopping

From this reading His shop had the largest display of goods in the village.

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

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

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

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

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

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading His shop had the largest display of goods in the village.

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

From this reading SMELLIE’S DIPLOMACY Mr. Smellie was not only a draper, but was the greatest in that line in the parish of Drumsylie.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

which person or people

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Handkerchiefs, cravats, Paisley shawls, printed calicoes, &c., streamed in every variety of colour from strings stretched across the large window, dotted with hats and bonnets for male and female customers.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He was looked upon as a well-to-do, religious man, who carefully made the most of both worlds.