Chapter IV

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

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

the state of being absent

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

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

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

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

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

very pleasing to the eye

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brightly colored and showy

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

a small house with a single story

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

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From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

express approval of

From this reading For a "warm welcome" commend me to Bonnie Scotland.

without stop or interruption

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

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From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

possessive form of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

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From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

an agenda of things to do

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From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a "warm welcome" commend me to Bonnie Scotland.

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From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

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From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

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From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

dazzlingly beautiful

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From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

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From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

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From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

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From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

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From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

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From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

plural of “leek” — plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

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

From this reading For a "warm welcome" commend me to Bonnie Scotland.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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 Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

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From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

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

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

generous in assistance to the poor

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

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

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

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

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

plural of “sir” — term of address for a man

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

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

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

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From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

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

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

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

From this reading For a "warm welcome" commend me to Bonnie Scotland.

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From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

nonexistent

From this reading BREAKFAST (_continued_) "There's nought in the Highlands but syboes and leeks, And lang-leggit callants gaun wanting the breeks."

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading For a "warm welcome" commend me to Bonnie Scotland.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

accept gladly

From this reading For a "warm welcome" commend me to Bonnie Scotland.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Though hard of head and "sae fu' o' learning" that they are "owre deeficult to conveence, ye ken," these rugged Caledonians be tender of heart, and philanthropic to a degree.

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From this reading Hech, sirs! but 'tis the braw time ye'll hae, gin ye trapese the Highlands, an' the Lowlands as well for the matter o' that--in search o' guid refreshment for body an' soul.

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

From this reading Bonnie Scotland--Parritch an' cream--Fin'an haddies--A knife on the ocean wave--_À la Français_--In the gorgeous East--_Chota hazri_--English as she is spoke--Dâk bungalow fare--Some quaint dishes--Breakfast with "my tutor"--A Don's absence of mind.