used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
aften
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From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
anew
From this reading Ye'll ne'er again in life's career, Sit half sae saft."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
blythe
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From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Ye'll ne'er again in life's career, Sit half sae saft."
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
daftadjectiveUS /dæft/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
e'eradverb
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
ElegynounUS /ˈelədʒiː/
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
GinnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
guidman
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From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
Hae
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From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Ye'll ne'er again in life's career, Sit half sae saft."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
HoggnounUS /hɑːɡ/
Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ye'll ne'er again in life's career, Sit half sae saft."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
Kate
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From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
Katie's
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From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ye'll ne'er again in life's career, Sit half sae saft."
set afire or burning
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
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 _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ye'll ne'er again in life's career, Sit half sae saft."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
Sae
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From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
saft
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From this reading Ye'll ne'er again in life's career, Sit half sae saft."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
express in words
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
be seated
From this reading Ye'll ne'er again in life's career, Sit half sae saft."
skinning
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From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
thir
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From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
toastedadjectiveUS /ˈtoʊstɪd/
browned over by exposure to heat
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Elegy on John Hogg._ We returned to town; and, after threading a few of the narrower lanes, entered by a low door into a long dark room, dimly lighted by a fire.
Where's
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From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Where's the guidman, Kate?" said my companion, changing the sweet pure English in which he had hitherto spoken for his mother tongue.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A tall thin woman was employed in skinning a bundle of dried fish at a table in a corner.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Say, ye red gowns that aften here, Hae toasted cakes to Katie's beer, Gin e'er thir days hae had their peer, Sae blythe, sae daft!
Ye'll
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From this reading Ye'll ne'er again in life's career, Sit half sae saft."
