Chapter VII

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

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

(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 In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

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

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

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

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a Scottish word

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

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From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

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From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

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From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

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From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

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From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

absence of light or illumination

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

the act of discovering something

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

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From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

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

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

divisible by two

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

a bitter quarrel between two parties

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

grow vigorously

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

having or given a form or shape

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

coins made of gold

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

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From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

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

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

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

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

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

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

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From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

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

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

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

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

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

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

in a softened tone

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

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

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

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

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

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From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

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

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

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From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

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From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

the state of being of noble birth

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

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From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

by chance

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

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From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

asked for

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

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From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

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From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

except for; apart from

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

possessive form of “scotland” — one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

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

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

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From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

term of address for a man

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

with low volume

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

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From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

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From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

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From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

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

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

create by training and teaching

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading A flourish of trumpets in the court-yard, and a glittering of pike-heads and heralds' tabards between the festooned curtains which shaded the lower end of the hall, announced the arrival of the new French ambassador and his train, and then all became hushed, save some such scraps of conversation as the following:--

lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

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

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

at the time that

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

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

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

during the time that

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

which person or people

From this reading In the group near the Duchess of Montrose, Captain Barton was conversing softly with her sister Euphemia; and poor Falconer, from the foot of the hall (where a few of his soldiers supplied the place of Lord Bothwell's guard, who were then at Stirling), glanced anxiously at Sybilla from time to time, and sighed when reflecting that all the gold _he_ possessed was on his spurs and doublet.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading EMBASSY OF THE SIEUR DE MONIPENNIE, "A grey-haired knight set up his heid, And crackit richt crousely: 'Of Scotland's king I haud my house, He pays me meat and fee; And I will keep my guid auld house, While my house will keep me.'" AULD MAITLAND.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While these accusations had been made by the lord chamberlain, and proud replies given by the noblesse in question, Rothesay had drawn near Margaret, and smilingly, and in whispers, related to her his conversation with Sir Patrick Gray, and the suit which the knight had requested him to urge.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."

but in spite of that

From this reading She grew, if possible, paler at the relation, for in her secret heart she feared that even were this new suit not urged for some dark and ulterior object, it might afford her great cause for uneasiness, and perhaps lead to the discovery of that private union, which, as a deadly secret, she treasured in her timid heart; for well she knew that the jealousy of the greater nobles at such an honourable alliance formed a _second time_ with the House of Drummond would fan the flame of "many a feud yet slumbering in its ashes."