Chapter VI

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

From this reading "It's a fairy!"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

in the past

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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From this reading O Jamie, dinna meddle wi't; it's uncanny, I'm sure."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading I exclaimed.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading "It's a fairy!"

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

immediately after this

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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

From this reading I exclaimed.

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From this reading O Jamie, dinna meddle wi't; it's uncanny, I'm sure."

-ing form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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From this reading "It's a fairy!"

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From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

From this reading O Jamie, dinna meddle wi't; it's uncanny, I'm sure."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

become covered with mist

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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 "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

and nothing more

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

a person who is being chased

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

cut with a saw

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading O Jamie, dinna meddle wi't; it's uncanny, I'm sure."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

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

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading O Jamie, dinna meddle wi't; it's uncanny, I'm sure."

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

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

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From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Hereupon the fairy began to give utterance, in tones quite human, to a fearful statement, implying that she had been carried off from Annan by some gipsies, and carried away by them to the wild hills; and that, about an hour ago, she had run away in the mist, and had fairly escaped, but became alarmed as the darkness approached, and had followed me, as her only guide and protector in these wild hills.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "O Jamie Hogg, it's a fairy!--hae naething to do wi't; it has pursued me this _hour_ past" (not in reality above two minutes!); "an' I saw a great many more fairies up by yonder.