Chapter II

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

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

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

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

a Scottish word

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

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From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

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

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

give a benediction to

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

a special loved one

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

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

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

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

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

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

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

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

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

mated sexually

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

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

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

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

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

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

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

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

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

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

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

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

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

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

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

a shaky motion

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

a vivid mental image

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

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

From this reading Ah! if Maister Keith were here the day he'd be carrying a sair heart in his breast, I'm thinking."

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading It is an hour and a half later, and Lauraine, in her shimmering satin robe, and with her bridal wreath upon her brow, stands before a bent, aged figure, supporting itself on a crutch, looking with dim and most loving eyes at the beautiful vision.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Heaven bless you, my bonnie bird," says a trembling voice.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It's auld Nannie will pray for it every day she lives, though she never thoct to see you mated wi' sic a bridegroom, nor wearing a face so sad on your ain wedding morn.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "Ah," goes on the quavering old voice, "may long life and happiness be aye yours, my dearie.