used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was, as she expressed it, "a sight for sair een".
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
anew
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
aggrievedverbUS /əˈɡriːvd/
past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
in addition
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was, as she expressed it, "a sight for sair een".
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
een
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From this reading He was, as she expressed it, "a sight for sair een".
accept an excuse for
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
communicated in words
From this reading He was, as she expressed it, "a sight for sair een".
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was, as she expressed it, "a sight for sair een".
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was, as she expressed it, "a sight for sair een".
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
Menzies
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From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
ordinationnounUS /ˌɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
the status of being ordained to a sacred office
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
sair
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From this reading He was, as she expressed it, "a sight for sair een".
SessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He was, as she expressed it, "a sight for sair een".
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
STARLINGnounUS /ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/
gregarious birds native to the Old World
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
the act of testing something
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
someone who visits
From this reading THE STARLING AGAIN IN DANGER Mrs. Mercer received her visitor very coldly.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading He said, also, that however painful it was to him, he had nevertheless been obliged by his ordination vows to do his duty as a member of Session, and he hoped not in vain, as he might now be the means of making peace between his friend, Mr. Mercer, and the minister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, as she expressed it, "a sight for sair een".
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Mr. Menzies made the best excuse he could, and described the circumstances in which he had been placed towards Adam as "the reason why he had not visited her sooner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She associated his name with what she called "the conspiracy", and felt aggrieved that he had never visited her husband during those previous weeks of trial.
