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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading For, slow in muscular action, Donald is slow in mental action also.

any specific behavior

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

in addition

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

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

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

light teasing repartee

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

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

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

put or send forth

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

-ing form of “differ” — be different

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

in an identifiably distinctive manner

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

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From this reading For, slow in muscular action, Donald is slow in mental action also.

put on clothes

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

half asleep

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

the organ of sight

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

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

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

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

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

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

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

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From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

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

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

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

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

low level country

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading For, slow in muscular action, Donald is slow in mental action also.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading For, slow in muscular action, Donald is slow in mental action also.

as might be expected

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

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 SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

not often

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

become active

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

emotionally aroused

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

a cloth having a crisscross design

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though often rich, for example, it is never boisterous, never sparkling—is rarely spontaneous—but is nearly always slow, sly, severe, and insinuative.

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

From this reading He has to be stimulated or induced to physical activity; and, naturally of a serious cast of mind, his humour, in its richest ore, comes out nearly always as the result of provocation.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

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

From this reading SCREEDS O’ TARTAN—A CHAPTER OF HIGHLAND HUMOUR Differing from the Lowland Scotch in personal appearance, in language, in style of dress, and in other respects, the Highlander’s humour also presents characteristics which are distinctively local.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But rouse his Highland blood by insult—and a word will do it sometimes—or awaken his drowsy wits by banter, then get out of the reach of both his arms and his tongue instanter, for his hand is heavy, his eye is sure, and his speech is a hurricane.