used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly I was awakened by a subdued and apologetic cough.
a'ither
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From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
apologeticadjectiveUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
offering or expressing apology
From this reading Suddenly I was awakened by a subdued and apologetic cough.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Starting from my nap, I sat bolt upright in astonishment, for quietly ensconced in a small red chair by my table, and sitting still as a mouse, was the weirdest apparition ever seen in human form.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Starting from my nap, I sat bolt upright in astonishment, for quietly ensconced in a small red chair by my table, and sitting still as a mouse, was the weirdest apparition ever seen in human form.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Starting from my nap, I sat bolt upright in astonishment, for quietly ensconced in a small red chair by my table, and sitting still as a mouse, was the weirdest apparition ever seen in human form.
auntynoun
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
aroused or activated
From this reading Suddenly I was awakened by a subdued and apologetic cough.
bairnnoun
a child: son or daughter
From this reading 'Tis the puir doited loonie,--the mitherless bairn!"
bairnies
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From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PATSY COMES TO CALL.
carin
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From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading PATSY COMES TO CALL.
coughverbUS /kɑːf/
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading Suddenly I was awakened by a subdued and apologetic cough.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
doited
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From this reading 'Tis the puir doited loonie,--the mitherless bairn!"
ensconcedverbUS /ɪnˈskɑːnst/
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
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at any time
From this reading Starting from my nap, I sat bolt upright in astonishment, for quietly ensconced in a small red chair by my table, and sitting still as a mouse, was the weirdest apparition ever seen in human form.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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frecky
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From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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grand-dame
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From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
hamenoun
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 "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Suddenly I was awakened by a subdued and apologetic cough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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lanely
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From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
immediately past
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
loonienoun
the basic unit of money in Canada
From this reading 'Tis the puir doited loonie,--the mitherless bairn!"
mitherless
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From this reading 'Tis the puir doited loonie,--the mitherless bairn!"
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Starting from my nap, I sat bolt upright in astonishment, for quietly ensconced in a small red chair by my table, and sitting still as a mouse, was the weirdest apparition ever seen in human form.
naebody
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From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
PATSYnounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading PATSY COMES TO CALL.
puir
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From this reading 'Tis the puir doited loonie,--the mitherless bairn!"
with low volume
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
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not in physical motion
From this reading Starting from my nap, I sat bolt upright in astonishment, for quietly ensconced in a small red chair by my table, and sitting still as a mouse, was the weirdest apparition ever seen in human form.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Suddenly I was awakened by a subdued and apologetic cough.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly I was awakened by a subdued and apologetic cough.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Tis the puir doited loonie,--the mitherless bairn!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis the puir doited loonie,--the mitherless bairn!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PATSY COMES TO CALL.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suddenly I was awakened by a subdued and apologetic cough.
weirdestadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrdəst/
superlative of “weird” — suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Starting from my nap, I sat bolt upright in astonishment, for quietly ensconced in a small red chair by my table, and sitting still as a mouse, was the weirdest apparition ever seen in human form.
Wha
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From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
at the time that
From this reading "When a'ither bairnies are hushed to their hame By aunty, or cousin, or frecky grand-dame, Wha stands last and lanely, an' naebody carin'?
