100 words to know before reading Kidnapped

1. The reflexive form of "you," referring to the person being addressed.
2. Used to emphasize the subject "you."

Dedication My Dear Charles Baxter: If you ever read this tale, you will likely ask yourself more questions than I should care to answer: as for instance how the Appin murder has come to

1. A large, imposing house, especially one belonging to a minister or clergyman.
2. (Historical) The dwelling of a landowner or lord.

running wide through the heather, I took my last look of Kirk Essendean, the trees about the manse, and the big rowans in the kirkyard where my father and my mother lay.

1. A boy or young man (informal).
2. A lively or mischievous young man.

David Balfour.” My heart was beating hard at this great prospect now suddenly opening before a lad of seventeen years of age, the son of a poor country dominie in the Forest of Ettrick. “Mr.

1. A schoolmaster or teacher, especially in Scotland.
2. A minister or clergyman, particularly in the Dutch Reformed Church.

now suddenly opening before a lad of seventeen years of age, the son of a poor country dominie in the Forest of Ettrick. “Mr. Campbell,” I stammered, “and if you were in my shoes, would you

1. A Scottish landowner, especially one with a large estate.
2. A title of respect for a landowner in Scotland.

he’s the laird; I say no more: honour to whom honour. It’s a pleasure to obey a laird; or should be, to the young.” “Well, sir,” said I, “it may be; and I’ll promise you I’ll try to

1. Relating to or shaped like a cube.
2. Pertaining to a small compartment or workspace, often in an office.

for the road, and a good pillow to your head in sickness. And as for the last, which is cubical, that’ll see you, it’s my prayerful wish, into a better land.” With that he got upon his feet,

1. A Scottish or Northern English dialect word meaning "no" or "not."
2. Short for "National Academy of Engineering."

house.” “Ay,” said I, “but the folk that are in it?” “Folk?” cried he. “Are ye daft? There’s nae folk there—to call folk.” “What?” say I; “not Mr. Ebenezer?” “Ou, ay,” says the man; “there’s

1. A term derived from Hebrew meaning "stone of help," often used as a given name.
2. A reference to a monument or memorial stone symbolizing divine assistance.

brother.” He gave me the letter, which was addressed in these words: “To the hands of Ebenezer Balfour, Esquire, of Shaws, in his house of Shaws, these will be delivered by my son, David

1. A person who cuts, styles, and grooms hair, especially for men.
2. A professional who provides shaving and beard-trimming services.

that waited on him in the Cage. The first thing in the morning, one of them, who was a barber, came and shaved him, and gave him the news of the country, of which he was immoderately greedy.

1. The sound an owl makes.
2. A loud shout or cry, often expressing disapproval or mockery.

gossips, I asked him plainly what sort of a man was Mr. Balfour of the Shaws. “Hoot, hoot, hoot,” said the barber, “nae kind of a man, nae kind of a man at all;” and began to ask me very

1. Lacking strength or clarity; barely perceptible.
2. A sudden loss of consciousness.

inhabitant that must have lit it; and this comforted my heart. So I set forward by a little faint track in the grass that led in my direction. It was very faint indeed to be the only way to a

1. A short-barreled firearm with a flared muzzle, used in the past for close-range shooting.
2. A person who is clumsy or makes mistakes.

back and looking up, beheld a man’s head in a tall nightcap, and the bell mouth of a blunderbuss, at one of the first-storey windows. “It’s loaded,” said a voice. “I have come here with a

1. A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in water or milk.
2. A thick, warm dish often eaten for breakfast.

the best of my own way back to the kitchen, where he had lit the fire and was making the porridge. The table was laid with two bowls and two horn spoons, but the same single measure of small

1. A Scottish term for porridge, typically made from oats.
2. A simple, warm dish often eaten for breakfast.

he was my born brother; and little as ye seem to like either me or my house, or my good parritch, I’m your born uncle, Davie, my man, and you my born nephew. So give us the letter, and sit down

1. A short, sharp sound made by a horn or whistle.
2. (Slang) To inhale drugs, especially cocaine, through the nose.

I did as he bid, but paused after a few steps, and begged a light to go to bed with. “Hoot-toot!” said Uncle Ebenezer, “there’s a fine moon.” “Neither moon nor star, sir, and pit-mirk,”2 said

1. Used to emphasize a statement or response.
2. Truly or certainly (often expressing agreement).

or what was likely to become of me, I would tell you candidly. Essendean is a good place indeed, and I have been very happy there; but then I have never been anywhere else. My father and

1. A small glass container for liquids, especially medicines.
2. Also called a vial, typically sealed with a stopper or cap.

His breath came slower still. I ran to the cupboard, and, sure enough, found there a blue phial of medicine, with the dose written on it on a paper, and this I administered to him with what

1. A boat or ship for transporting passengers and vehicles across water.
2. To transport people or goods by boat across a short stretch of water.

V I Go to the Queen’s Ferry Much rain fell in the night; and the next morning there blew a bitter wintry wind out of the

1. A small establishment providing lodging, food, and drink (often in a rural setting).
2. A tavern or pub.

called the Hawes Inn. The town of Queensferry lies farther west, and the neighbourhood of the inn looked pretty lonely at that time of day, for the boat had just gone north with passengers. A

1. A narrow inlet of the sea; an estuary.
2. A Scottish term for an arm of the sea.

like a kiln. There was a flag upon the castle, and ships moving or lying anchored in the firth; both of which, for as far away as they were, I could distinguish clearly; and both brought my

1. A type of two-masted sailing vessel with square sails.
2. A naval prison or place of confinement on a ship.

one flaw in his idol. “He ain’t no seaman,” he admitted. “That’s Mr. Shuan that navigates the brig; he’s the finest seaman in the trade, only for drink; and I tell you I believe it! Why,

1. A formal agreement or promise between two or more parties.
2. A binding contract in law or religion.

I had done, “I have a venture with this man Hoseason, the captain of a trading brig, the Covenant, of Dysart. Now, if you and me was to walk over with yon lad, I could see the captain at the

1. A structure extending into a body of water for docking boats or ships.
2. A platform supported by pillars, used for walking over water.

in the midst of the narrows lies an islet with some ruins; on the south shore they have built a pier for the service of the Ferry; and at the end of the pier, on the other side of the road, and

1. The movement of the tide out to sea (noun).
2. A gradual decline or reduction in intensity (noun).

and asked him of the sailing of the brig. He said they would get under way as soon as the ebb set, and expressed his gladness to be out of a port where there were no taverns and fiddlers; but

1. A portable light source with a protective case, often with a handle.
2. A decorative or architectural structure with openings to emit light.

face, and now from the dismal imaginings that haunt the bed of fever. The glimmer of the lantern, as a trap opened, shone in like the heaven’s sunlight; and though it only showed me the strong,

1. The forward part of a ship where the crew's quarters are located.
2. A raised deck at the front of a ship, often used for navigation or observation.

loud. “Never had one,” said he. “I liked fun, that’s all.” And he skipped out of the forecastle.

1. Insufficient to meet demand.
2. Rare or not plentiful.

half blinded when I stepped into the tower. It was so dark inside, it seemed a body could scarce breathe; but I pushed out with foot and hand, and presently struck the wall with the one, and the

1. To run hurriedly with short, quick steps.
2. A small opening or hatch in a ship's deck or hull.

was meeting continual headwinds and tumbling up and down against head-seas, so that the scuttle was almost constantly shut, and the forecastle lighted only by a swinging lantern on a beam.

1. A bed or sleeping place on a ship, train, or other vehicle.
2. A place where a ship is moored or anchored.

myself in the society of men. The forecastle was a roomy place enough, set all about with berths, in which the men of the watch below were seated smoking, or lying down asleep. The day being

1. At or toward the rear of a ship or aircraft.
2. In nautical terms, the rear section of a vessel.

smile. The blood in me ran cold, and I drew in my breath as if I had been struck. “Run away aft; run away aft with ye!” cried Hoseason. And at that I brushed by the sailors and the boy (who

1. A designated place for a ship to dock or anchor.
2. A sleeping area on a ship, train, or other vehicle.

hob-a-nobbed; and while they did so, the murderer, who had been lying and whimpering in his berth, raised himself upon his elbow and looked at them and at me. That was the first night of my new

1. A small unit of weight, especially in the apothecaries' system.
2. A small amount of liquid, especially spirits.

to sleep without interruption; for someone would be always coming in from deck to get a dram, and when a fresh watch was to be set, two and sometimes all three would sit down and brew a bowl

1. To increase in size or volume.
2. A gradual rise of the sea surface.

ran up the ladder on deck. The brig was sheering swiftly and giddily through a long, cresting swell. She was on the starboard tack, and on the left hand, under the arched foot of the foresail, I

1. The evening meal, typically lighter than dinner.
2. A social gathering where a light evening meal is served.

I ever put my eyes on. Half-a-dozen dishes stood upon the shelves; the table was laid for supper with a bowl of porridge, a horn spoon, and a cup of small beer. Besides what I have named, there

1. A former British gold coin worth one pound and one shilling (21 shillings).
2. A term for the guinea fowl, a bird native to Africa.

his waist, and poured out a guinea or two upon the table. The captain was looking at the guineas, and then at the belt, and then at the gentleman’s face; and I thought he seemed excited. “Half

1. (adjective) Distant but within sight; over there.
2. (adverb) At or to that place; yonder.

though gentle born, ye have had a country rearing. Dinnae shame us, Davie, dinnae shame us! In yon great, muckle house, with all these domestics, upper and under, show yourself as nice, as

1. Speaking quietly and indistinctly, often in complaint or discontent.
2. The act of producing low, unclear sounds or words.

with a “Wheesht, man! He’s paid the piper.” After that the voices fell again into the same muttering as before. Only now, one person spoke most of the time, as though laying down a plan, and first

1. A short, curved sword used by sailors.
2. A type of single-edged machete.

be in front of me, where I would aye wish to find them.” Then he gave me from the rack a cutlass (of which there were a few besides the firearms), choosing it with great care, shaking his head

1. Struck hands together to make a sound, usually as applause.
2. Slang: became exhausted or worn out.

and before I had a guess of what was coming, I began to sob and cry like any child. Alan clapped my shoulder, and said I was a brave lad and wanted nothing but a sleep. “I’ll take the first

1. The front or forward part of something.
2. The earlier part of a period or event.

shall be your part to run away. And now, as I hear you’re a little short of brandy in the forepart, I’ll offer ye a change: a bottle of brandy against two buckets of water.” That was the last

1. A discussion or conference, especially between enemies or opponents to resolve conflict.
2. To speak or negotiate, often to settle disputes or reach an agreement.

he continued, “what we want is to be shut of him.” Thereupon I consulted with Alan, and the parley was agreed to and parole given upon either side; but this was not the whole of Mr. Riach’s

1. A section or area within a larger space, often separated by aisles (e.g., in a store).

I saw the great stone hills of Skye on the right hand, and, a little more astern, the strange isle of Rum.

1. A low-growing shrub with small pink or purple flowers, common in moorland.
2. A light purple or pinkish color resembling the heather plant.

upon the farther side; till, just as I came on the green drove-road running wide through the heather, I took my last look of Kirk Essendean, the trees about the manse, and the big rowans in the

1. A member of a British political party (17th-19th century) favoring constitutional monarchy and reform.
2. A supporter of the American Revolution advocating independence from Britain.

noble,” I cried. “I’m a Whig, or little better; but I call it noble.” “Ay,” said he, “ye’re a Whig, but ye’re a gentleman; and that’s what does it. Now, if ye were one of the cursed race of

1. A male given name of English origin.
2. A type of quail or partridge, especially in Europe.

chief. These guineas are the proof of it. And now, in there steps a man, a Campbell, redheaded Colin of Glenure—” “Is that him you call the Red Fox?” said I. “Will ye bring me his brush?” cries

1. To think deeply or ponder over something (verb).
2. To heat, sweeten, and flavor wine or ale with spices (verb).

he preferred to go by west of Tiree and come up under the southern coast of the great Isle of Mull. All day the breeze held in the same point, and rather freshened than died down; and towards

1. A ridge of rock or coral near the ocean's surface.
2. A part of a sail that can be rolled or folded to reduce its area.

sometimes cried down to us to change the course. Sometimes, indeed, none too soon; for one reef was so close on the brig’s weather board that when a sea burst upon it the lighter sprays fell

1. A piece of fabric attached to a boat to catch wind and propel it forward.
2. To travel on water using sails or a sailing vessel.

minded for nothing either in heaven or earth; one that, as people said, would “crack on all sail into the day of judgment;” rough, fierce, unscrupulous, and brutal; and all this my poor

1. Past tense of "weep," meaning to shed tears, often due to sadness or pain.
2. To express grief, sorrow, or strong emotion through crying.

this last disappointment; but at that I came ashore, and flung myself down upon the sands and wept. The time I spent upon the island is still so horrible a thought to me, that I must pass it

1. A small, simple shelter or dwelling, often made of wood or other natural materials.
2. A temporary or basic structure used for camping or storage.

burst out weeping. I had good reasons for my choice. There was in this part of the isle a little hut of a house like a pig’s hut, where fishers used to sleep when they came there upon their

1. Garments covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with separate sections for each leg.
2. Also known as pants in some regions.

of their array. Some went bare, only for a hanging cloak or greatcoat, and carried their trousers on their backs like a useless burden: some had made an imitation of the tartan with little

1. A former British currency unit, equal to 1/20 of a pound or 12 pence.
2. The basic monetary unit of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Somalia.

door by signals, suddenly began to speak as clearly as was needful, and agreed for five shillings to give me a night’s lodging and guide me the next day to Torosay. I slept uneasily that night,

1. A person who instructs others in Christian principles, especially in preparation for baptism or confirmation.
2. A teacher or educator of religious doctrine, often within the Catholic Church.

which he had made in elegiac verses upon a person of that house. When I told him of my catechist, he shook his head, and said I was lucky to have got clear off. “That is a very dangerous man,”

1. A Scottish term for a lake or sea inlet.
2. A narrow body of water, often connected to the sea.

Thirty guineas, if ye land me on the seaside; and sixty, if ye put me in the Linnhe Loch.” “But see, sir, where we lie, we are but a few hours’ sail from Ardnamurchan,” said Hoseason.

1. Powdered tobacco inhaled through the nose (historical usage).
2. To extinguish a candle or flame.

into my state of mind towards God. I was inclined to smile at him since the business of the snuff; but he had not spoken long before he brought the tears into my eyes. There are two things that

1. People who rent or lease property from a landlord.
2. Occupants living in a rented space under an agreement.

that must be learned their letters and how to hold a sword, in that far country. Now, the tenants of Appin have to pay a rent to King George; but their hearts are staunch, they are true to their

1. Plural of birch, a type of slender tree with smooth bark.
2. Twigs from birch trees, often used for making switches or canes.

the mountain towards Balachulish; and I, like a sheep, to follow him. Now we ran among the birches; now stooping behind low humps upon the mountainside; now crawling on all fours among the

1. A patterned cloth with colored stripes intersecting at right angles, associated with Scottish clans.
2. The distinctive plaid design used in kilts and other traditional Scottish garments.

their trousers on their backs like a useless burden: some had made an imitation of the tartan with little parti-coloured stripes patched together like an old wife’s quilt; others, again,

1. A type of large, coarse fern (Pteridium aquilinum) found in woodland areas.
2. Dense growth or thicket of such ferns.

am I on my road to Duror on the job ye ken; and here is a young lad starts up out of the bracken, and speers if I am on the way to Aucharn.” “Glenure,” said the other, “this is an ill subject

1. A type of coarse woolen cloth made from recycled fibers.
2. A term for a person who is clumsy or inept (colloquial, British).

on any other day but this, I would have set ye right and bidden ye Godspeed. But today—eh, Mungo?” And he turned again to look at the lawyer. But just as he turned there came the shot of a

1. A strong thread or string made of two or more strands twisted together.
2. To twist or wind together.

are not mine, and they’re not God’s: and the short and the long of it is just that we must twine.” “I will hardly twine from ye, David, without some kind of reason for the same,” said Alan,

1. A child or young person (chiefly Scottish and Northern English).
2. A term of endearment for a son or daughter.

down the curse on him and his house, byre and stable, man, guest, and master, wife, miss, or bairn—black, black be their fall!” And the woman, whose voice had risen to a kind of eldritch

1. A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
2. The steep bank of a river or stream.

mair of it than his boot-soles. I have fished a water with a sentry on the other side of the brae, and killed a fine trout; and I have sat in a heather bush within six feet of another, and

1. A nickname for a female dog, often named Lassie.
2. A famous fictional collie dog from books, TV, and movies.

“And your mother?” and when I had told him that she, too, was dead, “Ay, she was a bonnie lassie!” Then, after another long pause, “Whae were these friends o’ yours?” I told him they were

1. A variant spelling of 'white' in some dialects.
2. An obsolete term for blame or fault.

They’re sure to get wind of ye, sure to seek ye, and by my way of it, sure to lay on ye the wyte of this day’s accident. If it falls on you, it falls on me that am your near kinsman and

1. (adjective) Strange or unusual; unfamiliar.
2. (noun, Scottish) A term of address for an unknown person, similar to "stranger."

bed.” “Hoot-toot, hoot-toot!” said he. “Lights in a house is a thing I dinnae agree with. I’m unco feared of fires. Good night to ye, Davie, my man.” And before I had time to add a further

1. A fine spray or light fog in the air.
2. A thin layer of liquid on a surface.

I had come as far as the manse, the blackbirds were whistling in the garden lilacs, and the mist that hung around the valley in the time of the dawn was beginning to arise and die away. Mr.

1. A belt or cord worn around the waist.
2. A supportive undergarment for the waist and hips.

now to pass. You are to remember that we lay on the bare top of a rock, like scones upon a girdle; the sun beat upon us cruelly; the rock grew so heated, a man could scarce endure the touch of

1. A Scottish variant of the word "more."
2. An archaic term meaning "mayor" in some dialects.

of his meat, I mind; he was a hearty, if not a great eater; but as for me, I could never do mair than pyke at food.” He took a pull at the small beer, which probably reminded him of hospitable

1. A steep hill or cliff, especially in Scotland or Northern England.
2. A pit or hollow, often referring to a coal mine or quarry.

XXI The Flight in the Heather: The Heugh of Corrynakiegh Early as day comes in the beginning of July, it was still dark when we reached

1. A natural split or opening in a rock or surface.
2. A division or gap, often used metaphorically.

beyond, whaups would be always whistling, and cuckoos were plentiful. From the mouth of the cleft we looked down upon a part of Mamore, and on the sea-loch that divides that country from Appin;

1. A term for a wood pigeon or ringdove.
2. (Archaic) A term of endearment for a beloved person.

he was a man of more resources than I knew; searched the wood until he found the quill of a cushat-dove, which he shaped into a pen; made himself a kind of ink with gunpowder from his horn and

1. A small shoot or twig of a plant, typically with leaves or flowers.
2. A decorative branch or spray used in cooking or as a garnish.

it on a strip of his greatcoat which he had used to bind the cross; and tying in a little sprig of birch and another of fir, he looked upon his work with satisfaction. “Now,” said he, “there is

1. An area of open, uncultivated land, often with poor drainage and covered with heather or grass.
2. To secure a boat or ship by attaching it to a fixed object with ropes or anchors.

XXII The Flight in the Heather: The Moor Some seven hours’ incessant, hard travelling brought us early in the morning to the end of a

1. Open, uncultivated land with poor soil, often covered with heather and peat.
2. A type of habitat characterized by wet, acidic conditions and low-growing vegetation.

way of going. All the time, too, he kept winding in and out in the lower parts of the moorland where we were the best concealed. Some of these had been burned or at least scathed with fire;

1. An area of open uncultivated land with poor soil, typically covered with low shrubs.
2. A small flowering shrub, especially of the genus Erica.

away, and thought the sun had taken a great start in the heavens. I looked at the sprig of heath, and at that I could have cried aloud: for I saw I had betrayed my trust. My head was nearly

1. A type of deciduous tree or shrub in the birch family, often found near water.
2. The wood from the alder tree, used in furniture and smoking food.

a labyrinth of dreary glens and hollows and into the heart of that dismal mountain of Ben Alder.

1. A Scottish term for a male attendant or guide, especially for hunting or fishing.
2. A type of lightweight shoe or boot, often without a tongue, used for outdoor activities.

I lay in, and the plaids on the wall, and the voices, and the fire, and myself. The barber-gillie, who was a doctor too, was called in to prescribe for me; but as he spoke in the Gaelic, I

1. Thin slices of meat, especially bacon or ham.
2. Small pieces or portions of food, often fried or grilled.

were mair dragoons than lemons in my country in the year forty-six.” I do not know if the collops were truly very good, but my heart rose against the sight of them, and I could eat but little.

1. French philosopher and mathematician, René Descartes, known for "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am).
2. Pertaining to Cartesian philosophy or mathematics (e.g., Cartesian coordinates).

too,” says Alan, with a groan. “Ye shouldnae have given it me. I’m daft when I get to the cartes.” “Hoot-toot! hoot-toot!” said Cluny. “It was all daffing; it’s all nonsense. Of course you’ll

1. An angry argument or disagreement.
2. A short, heavy arrow used with a crossbow.

XXIV The Flight in the Heather: The Quarrel Alan and I were put across Loch Errocht under cloud of night, and went down its eastern shore to

1. A historic battle in 216 BCE where Hannibal defeated the Romans.
2. A small town in Italy, site of the Battle of Cannae.

Ebenezer, “there’s a fine moon.” “Neither moon nor star, sir, and pit-mirk,”2 said I. “I cannae see the bed.” “Hoot-toot, hoot-toot!” said he. “Lights in a house is a thing I dinnae agree with.

1. A narrow valley, typically with a stream running through it.
2. A secluded or peaceful area, often surrounded by hills or woods.

some on the ground level and marching and countermarching, so as to meet halfway. Higher up the glen, where the ground was more open, the chain of posts was continued by horse-soldiers, whom we

1. A single loop of thread or yarn in sewing or knitting.
2. A sudden sharp pain, often in the side.

my head; I was troubled with a very sore throat, such as I had on the isle; I had a painful stitch in my side, which never left me; and when I slept in my wet bed, with the rain beating above and

1. (Scottish) Hillsides or sloping grounds, especially covered with grass.
2. (Poetic) Elevated or rolling lands, often used in literature to describe scenic landscapes.

to, Alan knocked, which was of no very safe enterprise in such a part of the Highlands as the Braes of Balquhidder. No great clan held rule there; it was filled and disputed by small septs, and

1. A dialectal or informal term meaning "both" in some regions.
2. A variant spelling of "bait," meaning food used to attract fish or animals.

dearer?” cries Ebenezer. “Would ye fyle your hands wi’ crime?” “Hoot!” said Alan, “they’re baith crime, whatever! And the killing’s easier, and quicker, and surer. Keeping the lad’ll be a

1. A Scottish dish made from oatmeal and boiling water or milk.
2. A thick porridge-like mixture, often flavored with salt or honey.

I havenae broken bread for near upon ten hours, which will be worse for the breath than any brose in Scotland.” “I will take no advantages, Mr. Stewart,” replied Robin. “Eat and drink; I’ll

1. To form or develop an idea or plan in the mind.
2. To become pregnant with a child.

got to his feet again, and struck along a road that led to the eastward. I could not conceive what he was doing; and indeed I was so sharply cut by the disappointment, that I was little

1. Structures used to burn limestone to produce quicklime.
2. Kilns specifically designed for the calcination of lime.

and about ten in the morning, mighty hungry and tired, came to the little clachan of Limekilns. This is a place that sits near in by the waterside, and looks across the Hope to the town of the

1. A group of students taught together (education).
2. A social rank or category (society).

and now and again setting one alight and burning it to the bitter end; all the while a servant lass with a red face was rummaging about the room, in a blind hurry of fear, and whimpering as she

1. Torn or ragged pieces of cloth or material.
2. A state of disrepair or ruin.

Peebles, nor yet the street so noble; but take it altogether, it put me to shame for my foul tatters. As the morning went on, and the fires began to be kindled, and the windows to open, and the

1. A structure used for hanging criminals, typically consisting of a wooden frame with a noose.
2. (Figuratively) A symbol of execution or impending doom.

for three men that I looked down upon, and one of whom, at least, should have hung upon a gallows; that was for the present; and as for the future, I could only see myself slaving alongside of

1. Having sharp judgment or keen perception; astute.
2. Clever and practical in business or financial matters.

Well, I was even envying this dumb brute, when the door fell open and there issued forth a shrewd, ruddy, kindly, consequential man in a well-powdered wig and spectacles. I was in such a plight

1. A person's face or facial expression.
2. Support or approval of something.

For long, we said nothing; marching alongside or one behind the other, each with a set countenance: I, angry and proud, and drawing what strength I had from these two violent and sinful feelings;

1. An agreement between parties on terms of a transaction.
2. Something bought at a lower price than usual.

“Ay,” said Hoseason. “And if I give ye over to the soldiers?” “Ye would make a fool’s bargain,” said the other. “My chief, let me tell you, sir, is forfeited, like every honest man in

1. A person employed to keep records or accounts in an office.
2. A sales assistant in a store.

and set to work writing and weighing every word; and at last touched a bell and had his clerk into the chamber. “Torrance,” said he, “I must have this written out fair against tonight; and

1. With enthusiasm or sincerity.
2. In a hearty or robust manner.

one to make.” “And that is more than I could look for, Mr. Thomson,” said Rankeillor, heartily. “And now as you and I are the chief actors in this enterprise, I think we should come into a

1. A large amount or quantity (chiefly Scottish and Northern English).
2. The main part or bulk of something (chiefly Scottish and Northern English).

silent man,” he continued. “He never said muckle when he was young. He’ll never have spoken muckle of me?” “I never knew, sir, till you told it me yourself, that he had any brother.” “Dear me,

1. Causing trouble or annoyance.
2. Difficult to deal with or manage.

crime, whatever! And the killing’s easier, and quicker, and surer. Keeping the lad’ll be a fashious35 job, a fashious, kittle business.” “I’ll have him keepit, though,” returned my uncle. “I never

1. (noun) A decorative trimming or edging, often made of gathered fabric.
2. (verb) To gather or pleat fabric into a decorative edge.

quiet morning, with a smooth, rolling sea that tossed the ship and made the blood run to and fro on the roundhouse floor, and a heavy rain that drummed upon the roof. All my watch there was