used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
(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 The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
barb-wiry
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From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
BonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
BonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
DewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
distilledverbUS /dɪˈstɪld/
inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
flavoured
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From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
GiddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
headgearnounUS /ˈhedɡɪr/
clothing for the head
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
joke-fearing
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From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
LaudernounUS /ˈlɔːdər/
Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950)
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
music-loving
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From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
and nothing more
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading The principal products of Scotland are Porridge, Parsons and Pilbrochs.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
peatyadjective
of or pertaining to or of the nature of peat
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
Pilbrochs
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From this reading The principal products of Scotland are Porridge, Parsons and Pilbrochs.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
plaids
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From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
PorridgenounUS /ˈpɔːrədʒ/
soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
From this reading The principal products of Scotland are Porridge, Parsons and Pilbrochs.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal products of Scotland are Porridge, Parsons and Pilbrochs.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading The principal products of Scotland are Porridge, Parsons and Pilbrochs.
any competition
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
move upward
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
SCOTLANDnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
refrain from harming
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
not in physical motion
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
required or under orders
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The inhabitants are a tall, barb-wiry, music-loving, pious and joke-fearing race, fond of loud plaids and still Lauder songs.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOTLAND A mountainous, peaty region in the northern part of Great Britain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their tall spare frames have given rise to the term Bony (or Bonny) Scotland, supposed by some to be derived from "Bonnet," the national headgear.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Dew distilled from the Scotch mountains, flavoured with the peat of the valleys is highly prized by the natives, not only of Scotland but of all the English speaking countries of this Giddy Globe.
