Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

try to stir up public opinion

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

(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 While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

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

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

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

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

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

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

-ing form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THE BROKEN WEDDING-RING.

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From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

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From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

an instance of boastful talk

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

go on board

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

moving swiftly

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

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

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

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

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

move hurridly

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

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

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

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

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

requiring attention or action

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

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

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

incapable of failure or error

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

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

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

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From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

tied with a knot

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

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From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

immediately past

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

clumsy and unskilled

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

vigorously passionate

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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 During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

throughout a period of time

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

occurring from time to time

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

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

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

domestic swine

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

with low volume

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

plural of “scud” — the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

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

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

a male human offspring

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

characterized by short periods of noisy commotion

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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

From this reading THE BROKEN WEDDING-RING.

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

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

plural of “toot” — a blast of a horn

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."

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

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

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

From this reading During the last days of July, he had suffered so many omens to deter him from putting to sea, that the imperative necessity for braving all such absurd dangers and superstitious fears, and of departing for the fishing ground, made Jamie prepare his nets and floats, though advised by his companion and partner in the boat, John o' the Buddon-ness, that the weather, which had been squally for some days past, was likely to become more so.

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

From this reading THE BROKEN WEDDING-RING.

third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

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

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

at the time that

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

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

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

during the time that

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "His little hardy infant son Sits crowing on his lusty neck; His wife--a fair and tender one-- Murmurs and weeps upon his cheek; The sail is set, she clears the shore, She feels the wind and scuds away, Heels on her little keel, and o'er The jostling waves appears to play."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading While all these events which have been narrated had taken place, Jamie Gair, the fisherman of Broughty-point, had been quietly fishing and selling, or selling and fishing, and while battles were won and a kingdom lost, he had nothing to agitate his mind of greater importance than an occasional foul wind, or an evil omen, such as meeting a cat, a pig, or an old woman, when about to embark, or seeing two crows flying together--an infallible sign of misfortune; or losing a net, and being unable to settle his twine bill--a serious matter for a poor fisherman.

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

From this reading "Toots, carle," said Jamie, as he knotted the last brown bladder to the net; "the Crail fisher that passed in here yestreen said the sea had been roaring at Kincraig, a sure sign o' fine weather; so let us trip our anchor, and hie awa', John, for the last cogfu' o' meal is in Mary's girnel, and I daurna' byde langer by the ingle cheek, like a lubberly land-louper."