used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
categorynounUS /ˈkætəɡɔːri/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
COMMERCEnounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
Dr
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From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
editedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
divisible by two
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
the organ of sight
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
an act that fails
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
kicksnounUS /kɪks/
plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
Lang
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From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
the literary culture
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
the force of workers available
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
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 XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
cut with a saw
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
SCOTnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
Scotchman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
not in physical motion
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
in or at that place or location
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other day I saw in a paper, edited, of course, by a Scotchman, a reference to “many contemporary Scottish men of letters.”
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
two times
From this reading I do not hesitate to assert that the number of Scottish men of letters now living can be counted twice on the fingers of one hand.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
at the time that
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, with the persons who might be expected to count in such a category, in my mind’s eye, I have difficulty in admitting that any one of them is a man of letters in the strict sense of the phrase.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Even Dr. Andrew Lang, who is by far the most competent Scotchman now writing, would probably not care to lay claim to the dignity which the term “men of letters” suggests.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading XI THE SCOT IN COMMERCE When a Scotchman’s parents decide that he shall be neither a minister nor a journalist, or when a wee laddie who has been dedicated to one or other of these offices kicks over the traces, or turns out something of a failure, there are still splendid openings for him.
