Chapter XXX

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

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

a sudden sharp noise

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966)

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

dearly loved

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

-ing form of “dislike” — have or feel a dislike or distaste for

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Ye’ll excuse me, sir."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

in a humble manner

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

not capable of being separated

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

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

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

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

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

and nothing more

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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

From this reading Ye’ll excuse me, sir."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

a human being

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

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

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

on the contrary

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

compress into a wad

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

(used informally) very small

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it? what is it?" asked Mr. Porteous, in rather a sharp tone of voice, disliking the interruption at such a time from such a person.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

which person or people

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MINISTER PURE AND PEACEABLE As the minister walked along the street, with the old umbrella, his inseparable companion in all kinds of weather, wet or dry, under his arm, and with his head rather bent as if in thought, he was met by Mrs. Craigie, who suddenly darted out--for she had been watching his coming--from the "close" in which she lived, and curtsied humbly before him.

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

From this reading "Weel," she said, cracking her fingers as if in a puzzle, "I just thocht if my dear wee Mary was in ony danger frae the fivver at the Sergeant’s, I wad be willint--oo ay, real willint--for freendship’s sake, ye ken, tae tak’ her back tae mysel’."

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From this reading Ye’ll excuse me, sir."

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From this reading "Beg pardon, sir," she said, "it’s a fine day--I houp ye’re weel.