used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
AberdeennounUS /ˈæbərdiːn/
a town in western Washington
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
basteverbUS /beɪst/
cover with liquid before cooking
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
breet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
canniest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
placed crosswise
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
traveling across
From this reading He, however, had a trick of standing still in crossing a stream.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
take in liquids
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
equestrianadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwestriən/
of or relating to or composed of knights
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
fuppie
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From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
gie
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From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He, however, had a trick of standing still in crossing a stream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, however, had a trick of standing still in crossing a stream.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He, however, had a trick of standing still in crossing a stream.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
manounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
omannounUS /oʊˈmɑːn/
a strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
peelverbUS /piːl/
strip the skin off
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
having a supporting base
From this reading He, however, had a trick of standing still in crossing a stream.
stannin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
not in physical motion
From this reading He, however, had a trick of standing still in crossing a stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading He, however, had a trick of standing still in crossing a stream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading He, however, had a trick of standing still in crossing a stream.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not being much of an equestrian, she was mounted upon a Highland pony as being the _canniest baste_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A burn had to be crossed--the rest of the party passed on, while "Paddy" remained, pretending to drink.
which person or people
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any of my readers who are not much conversant with Aberdeen dialect will find the following a good specimen:--A lady who resided in Aberdeen, being on a visit to some friends in the country, joined an excursion on horseback.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Miss More, in great desperation, called out to one of her friends--"Bell, 'oman, turn back an gie me your bit fuppie, for the breet's stannin' i' the peel wi' ma."
