used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
anew
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
Aweel
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From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
bumpernounUS /ˈbʌmpər/
a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
concurringadjectiveUS /kənˈkɜːrɪŋ/
being of the same opinion
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
greatly pleased
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
disbursementsnounUS /dɪsˈbɜːrsmənts/
plural of “disbursement” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
Drumwhussle
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From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
for't
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From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
hae't
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From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
haun
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From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
I'll
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From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
jugsnounUS /dʒʌɡz/
plural of “jug” — a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
litigationnounUS /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
not any; not one
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
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 I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
pawnnounUS /pɔːn/
an article deposited as security
From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
Skimclean
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From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
up to a particular time
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'll hae't to the House o' Lords, laird, if I should pawn my coat for't."
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading And he struck the table with his fist, in token of his high determination, till jugs and glasses rang again.
in the direction of
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
we're
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From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
belonging to which person
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The laird shook his head with a concurring emphasis, whose force of expression was greatly increased by certain pungent reminiscences of his own disbursements in this way.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Aweel, there we are, ye see," continued Drumwhussle; "but we're no beat yet.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Delighted with his host's beautiful spirit of litigation, the laird, in a corresponding fit of enthusiasm, got up from his seat with a full bumper in one hand, and, extending the other across the table towards Skimclean-- "Your haun, Drumwhussle," he said, briefly, but with great emphasis.
