Chapter V

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

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

present in great quantity

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

in addition

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

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

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

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

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

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

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

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

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

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From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

gotten under control

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

approval

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

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From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

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From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

brought together in one place

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

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

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

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

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

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

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

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

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

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

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

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From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

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

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

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

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

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 HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

the force of workers available

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

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

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

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From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

not any; not one

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

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From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

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

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

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From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

unusual or striking

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

change to the contrary

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

and nothing more

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

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

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

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

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

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

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

communicated in words

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

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

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

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

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

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

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

which person or people

From this reading At the same time the Scottish pulpit has contained many earnest, good men, who were also genuine humourists.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.

combining clever conception and facetious expression

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

an established custom

From this reading HUMOUR OF OLD SCOTCH DIVINES The late Lord Neaves, himself a man of a genial, humorous nature, was wont to complain pleasantly of his friend Dean Ramsay for having drawn so many specimens of Scottish humour from the sayings and doings of the native clergy.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading But the worthy Dean, to employ a figure of his own recording, simply “biggit’s dyke wi’ the feal at fit o’t;” in other words, he gathered most grain from the field which had produced the most abundant crop—the field of clerical life and work.

an old word for “yes”

From this reading Yea, than the good old Scotch divines, certainly no other class or section of the community has laid up to its credit so many witty and humorous sayings that are destined to live with the language in which they are uttered.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your typical pastor, it is true, has not to any extent been remarkable as a humourist—the reverse may with more truth be said of him.