Chapter II

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

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Wives flinging open their windows shouted their fears across the wynds.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

a child: son or daughter

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

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 Wives flinging open their windows shouted their fears across the wynds.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The words fell slowly from his reluctant lips.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Wives flinging open their windows shouted their fears across the wynds.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The words fell slowly from his reluctant lips.

assemble or get together

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

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

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

only a very short time before

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

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

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

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

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The words fell slowly from his reluctant lips.

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

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Wives flinging open their windows shouted their fears across the wynds.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

a person who owns something

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

a formal public statement

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading The words fell slowly from his reluctant lips.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Wives flinging open their windows shouted their fears across the wynds.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The words fell slowly from his reluctant lips.

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

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

make square

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

be standing; be upright

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

a woolen cap of Scottish origin

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Wives flinging open their windows shouted their fears across the wynds.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

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

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

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

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

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

From this reading ROB BECOMES FREE As Haggart hobbled down into the square, in the mole-catcher's rear, Hobart's cracked bell tinkled up the back-wynd, and immediately afterwards the bellman took his stand by the side of Tam Peter's fish-cart.

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

From this reading Snecky gave his audience time to gather, for not every day was it given to him to cry a lost bairn.

at the time that

From this reading Before he flung back his head and ejected his proclamation in a series of puffs he was the possessor of exclusive news, but his tongue had hardly ceased to roll round the concluding sentence when the crowd took up the cry themselves.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Wives flinging open their windows shouted their fears across the wynds.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Wives flinging open their windows shouted their fears across the wynds.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The words fell slowly from his reluctant lips.

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

From this reading Wives flinging open their windows shouted their fears across the wynds.