affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
backbonenounUS /ˈbækboʊn/
a central cohesive source of support and stability
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
devotedlyadverb
with devotion
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/
not similar
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
held dear
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
and nothing more
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
Puir
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From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
Rabbie
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From this reading The Scotch people affectionately call him Sir Walter and he did as much for his country as did Puir Rabbie.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT.
required or under orders
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man is Sir Walter Scott.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
which person or people
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Both were Scotch to the backbone and loved their country as fondly and devotedly as any patriot can, but in their work they were totally dissimilar.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Although Robert Burns is the idol of the Scotch people nowadays, it must not be supposed that he is the only one worshipped, for there is another man who is greatly revered, honored and loved.
