used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
Ay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ay, oo (yes, of wool).
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
CusnounUS /kʌs/
plural of “cu” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
Oo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
plaidnounUS /plæd/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
do one's shopping
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
shopman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
the act of using
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
vowelsnounUS /ˈvaʊəlz/
plural of “vowel” — a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
From this reading It has been said that the Scottish dialect is peculiarly powerful in its use of _vowels_, and the following dialogue between a shopman and a customer has been given as a specimen.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading The conversation relates to a plaid hanging at the shop door-- _Cus_. (inquiring the material), Oo? (wool?)
an affirmative
From this reading Ay, oo (yes, of wool).
