used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
ainadjective
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
AnglicannounUS /ˈæŋɡləkən/
a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
citeverbUS /saɪt/
make reference to
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
conveysverbUS /kənˈveɪz/
third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
Daddie
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From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
a special loved one
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
dawted
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From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
Dawtie
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From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
dearienoun
a special loved one
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
dialectsnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekts/
plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
endearmentnounUS /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/
the act of showing affection
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
give expression to
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
fondledverbUS /ˈfɔːndəld/
past form of “fondle” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
Jamieson
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From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
linnetnounUS /ˈlɪnɪt/
small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
lintie
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From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
Minnie
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From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
To recall to mind.
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
possessing material wealth
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
songsternoun
a composer of words or music for popular songs
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
express in speech
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
carry out
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
in the direction of
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading Take the names for parents--"Daddie" and "Minnie;" names for children, "My wee bit lady" or "laddie," "My wee bit lamb;" of a general nature, "My ain kind dearie."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
which person or people
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And this leads me to a remark (which I do not remember to have met with) that Scottish dialects are peculiarly rich in such terms of endearment, more so than the pure Anglican.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without at all pretending to exhaust the subject, I may cite the following as examples of the class of terms I speak of.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading By these remarks I mean to express the feeling that the word _lintie_ conveys to my mind more of tenderness and endearment towards the little songster than linnet.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Dawtie," especially used to young people, described by Jamieson a darling or favourite, one who is _dawted_--_i.e._ fondled or caressed.
