adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The old man might not be able to be out the morn.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
aneadjectiveUS /eɪn/
used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Ay, terriers are sonsie, leal dogs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
AuldadjectiveUS /ɔːld/
a Scottish word
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
Ay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ay, terriers are sonsie, leal dogs.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The old man might not be able to be out the morn.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
bunsnounUS /bʌnz/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
dog-biscuit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “Ay, terriers are sonsie, leal dogs.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
greatcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
Jock's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
lealadjectiveUS /liːl/
faithful and true
From this reading “Ay, terriers are sonsie, leal dogs.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man might not be able to be out the morn.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The old man might not be able to be out the morn.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The old man might not be able to be out the morn.
mournernounUS /ˈmɔːrnər/
a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old man might not be able to be out the morn.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man might not be able to be out the morn.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The old man might not be able to be out the morn.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
sonsieadjective
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading “Ay, terriers are sonsie, leal dogs.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
terriersnounUS /ˈteriərz/
plural of “terrier” — any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading “Ay, terriers are sonsie, leal dogs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old man might not be able to be out the morn.
tongsnounUS /tɑːŋz/
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Auld Jock will have ane true mourner at his funeral.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the thought in his mind that some one should keep a friendly eye on the man, he mended the fire with such an unnecessary clattering of the tongs that Auld Jock started from his sleep with a cry.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would no' mind if--” On impulse he got up and dropped a couple of hard Scotch buns, very good dog-biscuit, indeed, into the pocket of Auld Jock's greatcoat for Bobby.
