Chapter VII

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

later than; following

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

in the past

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "I have come all the way from Irvine to see you, Mr. Burns," I said.

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

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

expected hopefully

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

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

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

possessive form of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading "I have come all the way from Irvine to see you, Mr. Burns," I said.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I have come all the way from Irvine to see you, Mr. Burns," I said.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

only a very short time before

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

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From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

social deportment

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

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

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I have come all the way from Irvine to see you, Mr. Burns," I said.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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 "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

a country person

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

determined

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have come all the way from Irvine to see you, Mr. Burns," I said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

go sour or spoil

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The recollection of his former kindness to me, however, suspended the feeling, and I resolved on throwing myself on his hospitality for the night, however cold the welcome.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading I had met with him as he was returning from the fields after the labours of the day; the dusk of twilight had fallen; and, though I had calculated on passing the evening with him at the farm-house of Mossgiel, so displeased was I, that, after our first greeting, I had more than half changed my mind.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

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From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

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From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I have come all the way from Irvine to see you, Mr. Burns," I said.

accept gladly

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

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

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

during the time that

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

plural of “while” — a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It's hardly in a body's pow'r To keep at times frae being sour, To see how things are shar'd-- How best o' chiels are whiles in want, While coofs on countless thousands rant, And kenna how to wair't."--_Epistle to Davie._ I visited my friend, a few days after my arrival in Irvine, at the farm-house of Mossgiel, to which, on the death of his father, he had removed, with his brother Gilbert and his mother.

a late time of life

From this reading I could not help observing that his manners were considerably changed: my welcome seemed less kind and hearty than I could have anticipated from the warm-hearted peasant of five years ago, and there was a stern and almost supercilious elevation in his bearing, which at first pained and offended me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have come all the way from Irvine to see you, Mr. Burns," I said.