| 单词 | auld |
| 例句 | Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and church bells all over ring out the Angelus and Nurse O’Halloran weeps for the waste of a dress, that child still in there and me in me finery. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z When the fiddle had stopped singing Laura called out softly, “What are days of auld lang syne, Pa?” Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hoots!” cried various auld wives who were in the castle delivering eggs. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z As you might guess, each box brought to mind old acquaintances — friends, colleagues and reviewers — who, like the days of auld lang syne themselves, can never be forgot. Perspective | Clutter, says who? College essays, letters from Stephen King and Tucker Carlson: I’m keeping (almost) all of it. 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z In the spirit of auld lang syne, I've composed a virtual tasting menu culled from my favorite dishes of the year. The year's most praiseworthy plates: a tasting menu 2011-12-30T18:32:14Z As ever, this Last Night concluded with the audience joining hands to sing the words of Robert Burns: “Should old acquaintance be forgot for auld lang syne.” Last Night of the London Proms: A Sonic Potpourri 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z In the spirit of auld lang syne, I've composed a virtual tasting menu culled from my favorite dishes of the year. The year's most praiseworthy plates: a tasting menu 2011-12-30T18:32:14Z Should auld acquaintance be forgot... but now it all comes rushing back. Perspective | New Year’s Day is trash 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z But even if the production weren’t marking its own auld lang syne moment, it would be an experience beautifully suited to New Year’s Eve. Eat, Drink, Dance and Be Part of the Play 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z Now, I am not wishing the trials of nine babies on any woman, but, things being as they are, I’m grateful that my Grannies weren’t on the auld smarties. In praise of my cousins – all 39 of them 2015-08-01T04:00:00Z We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for days of auld lang syne. At the Gridiron dinner, a Republican governor roasted Trump 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z The worn wooden tables, chairs and stools are reminiscent of an “auld Irish farmhouse kitchen,” says its website, and the description isn’t half bad. Medieval meets modern in charming Kilkenny, Ireland 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z "So if", I said, "you had to whack A journalist, that's fine. Don't worry, Prince, I've got your back For the sake of auld lang syne." Style Invitational Week 1314: Bill Us Now — our ‘joint legislation’ contest 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z The winger’s 75th-minute try in the left corner sealed a fourth victory in Scotland’s last six matches against its auld enemy, ruining the first game in charge of England for new coach Steve Borthwick. 6N: Scotland beats England 29-23 as Van der Merwe stars 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Happy New Year to us all, and to all our auld acquaintances. A dozen New Year’s movies for your New Year’s weekend 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z In Japan, one auld acquaintance not to be forgotten is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Commentary: It's been a year to rethink Bach's 'Brandenburg' Concertos 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Even at the time, Murray was anxious that his pictures did not present a romantic or exotic portrait of “rare auld times”. The big picture: dancing in Dublin, 1980 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z During the torchlit gathering, they will sing Ode to Joy and Auld Lang Syne when they will remember their "auld acquaintances" from across Europe. Vigils and celebrations as Scots mark Brexit day 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z She joked that we had been brave to cremate our mother, that she was such an auld soak the flame might never go out. “Found Wanting” 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z Here’s his auld fella Deek putting in a man of the match performance for Rangers against Aberdeen in the 1986 final. Celtic v Aberdeen: Scottish League Cup final – live! 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z Lipton was to make two more bids for the America's Cup - coming tantalisingly close to success in 1920 but "that auld mug", as he called the trophy, always eluded him. The tea tycoon who was 'world's best loser' 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z The Tory MP Rory Stewart devised what he called a cairn of friendship or “auld acquaintance” at Gretna Green, where people from both sides of the border were invited to lay a stone. Britain is caught in a storm. We shall need to make the best of things | Ian Jack 2017-10-28T04:00:00Z A full 90 years later, Ben Curtis came from out of nowhere to lift the auld Claret Jug at Sandwich. US Open 2017: second round – live! 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Just before we hit the run-out groove, there’s a bonus track, the Her Majesty to 2016-17’s Abbey Road: Scotland welcome the auld enemy England to Hampden Park for a crucial World Cup qualifier! Scotland v England: World Cup 2018 qualifier – live updates! 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z I'm not sure the French, who will be chairing the meeting in Paris designed to "save the planet" will be happy with plain auld spuds as the main course. Real deal or meal deal? Will new climate treaty be a 'nothing burger'? - BBC News 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z Ah, New Year’s—that time when we reminisce about the days of auld lang syne and vow to do better over the next 365 days. 12 Months Of Money Motivation: A Guide To Keeping Your Finances On Track In 2015 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z April proved that you never know what might happen, but Sunderland's best hope might be that "auld acquaintance be forgot" by the home team - and that Burnley haven't made them angry again. Manchester City v Sunderland 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Here’s some tech resolutions to consider…and auld lang syne. 10 Tech Resolutions to Consider in the New Year 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z Resolve to let go of the bad auld days and look forward to Sunday afternoon, and beyond. Washington Redskins went young to rekindle good old days 2012-12-31T17:43:00Z Worlds colliding, it would have given their auld enemy passage into the second round of a major tournament for the first time ever. The Joy of Six: nutmegs 2012-11-16T10:38:09Z The newly crowned world champions, England, are being comprehensively humiliated in their own back yard by the auld enemy. Self-sabotage and self-hate: Scotland's relationship with success 2012-11-14T09:20:33Z GB women could take losing narrowly to Russia, 7-6, but going down 16-3 to the auld enemy Australia was as palatable as a belly full of chlorine. The story of London 2012: Guardian writers' Olympic Games review 2012-08-12T21:46:11Z A young man of lively disposition and consequently popular, was the victim of an April fool joke in the “auld lang syne.” Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 2012-04-03T02:00:30.677Z In fact, there is little evidence to suggest that over the past three years, there has been any of the owner interference that haunted the days of auld. Washington Redskins went young to rekindle good old days 2012-12-31T17:43:00Z What do ye want, callant, that ye deafen my auld lugs like that? The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z Scottish fans can say what they like about England – and for the record, we hear there have been murmurings – but the auld enemy have never been short of self-belief. Self-sabotage and self-hate: Scotland's relationship with success 2012-11-14T09:20:33Z An awesome glance up at the auld castle. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z Birthplace—Early Home She first saw the light in 1764, at Ardrossan, on the coast, fifteen miles northward from the "auld town of Ayr." A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors 2012-02-17T03:00:36.500Z Her troops, when they returned from executing with mediæval naïveté the precept "Off wi' the auld love," received a shock. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z "Oh, thank the Lord, laddie!" cried Janet, clasping her hands in devout thankfulness, "that He hath spared ye to your widowed faither—and to me, your auld unworthy nurse!" The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z At every movement of the Ju-Ju priest the king and chief would grunt out a noise very much resembling that auld Scotch word “ahum.” West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z There comes into his house, into that "auld clay biggin," his muse, the spirit of a beautiful woman, and tells him what he can do, and what he can't do, as a poet. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 3 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures 2012-02-11T03:03:43.960Z A great comfort, sir, in my auld days. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z But we must admit that this estimate is but the sluggish echo of auld lang syne. The Unpopular Review, Number 19 July-December 1918 2012-01-09T03:00:24.167Z Gleaming red berries and glistening holly-leaves were on walls and brackets and here and there a sprig of mistletoe placed in suitable places for ‘auld lang syne’. The Woman's Part A Record of Munitions Work 2011-12-31T03:00:15.627Z What news, what news, my silly auld man? English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV 2011-12-28T03:00:36.217Z They were home once more in their native land; home in dear auld Scotland. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z He knew the hail kintra side, and used to spier a great many questions about the ways o' the auld folks. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z “I’m suffering from a disease the doctors call nostalgia, and I oftentimes dream o’ the bonnie hills and glens of dear auld Scotland.” Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z I’ve heard my reverend Grannie say In lanely glens ye like to stray, Or where auld ruined castles grey Nod to the moon. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z What news, what news, thou auld beggar man? English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV 2011-12-28T03:00:36.217Z And by that time I shall be ‘auld Miss Jean,’ and near done with it all. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z From scenes like these auld Scotia's grandeur springs, That makes her loved at home, revered abroad; Princes and lords are but the breath of kings, 'An honest man's the noblest work of God.' The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z Carriages were made for the sick and the auld. Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z They could not believe that their own auld laird McGregor would send his people away. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z Will you help me Stuart, for ‘auld lang syne’?” The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies 2011-11-26T03:00:16.047Z “What would I ha’e done but for auld Miss Jean since my man sailed.” The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z The lessons he received in the "auld clay biggin" were not forgotten through life. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z "For late yestreen I saw the new moon, The auld moon in her arm." English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) 2011-11-18T03:00:30.847Z But seas between us broad hae rolled Since the days o’ auld lang syne.” Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z He is a singular lad—sensitive in the extreme, and utterly inexperienced—and I am going to ask if, "for auld lang syne," you will be so good as to make him welcome. The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z “Ay; and they say auld Miss Jean has been through it all.” The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z In that corner stood the bed where the auld couple slept, in this the bed which was occupied by Michael, and in which he died,' The good old man's eyes filled as he spoke. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z O if your love be changed, my love, Since better canno' be, Nevertheless, for auld lang syne, Ye'll stay this night wi' me. English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) 2011-11-18T03:00:30.847Z True, for the auld laird lived scarcely a year after the eviction of Glen Alva. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z All that talk about "friendship," "mutual friends," "auld lang syne," &c., sounds very like palaver. Charlotte Bront? A Monograph 2011-11-01T02:00:20.233Z “If it’s ill news, the laddie should speak in and tell auld Miss Jean.” The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z O ben than cam the auld French lord, Saying, "Bride, will ye dance with me?" English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z He sent this, not wi' an auld man, Nor yet a simple boy, But the best o' nobles in his train15 This letter did convoy. English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) 2011-11-18T03:00:30.847Z “Sing ony o’ the auld Scotch sangs, The blithesome or the sad; They mak’ me laugh when I am wae, And weep when I am glad. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z The auld captain will help us in one shape or other. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 2011-10-07T02:00:22.270Z And auld Miss Jean likes him, she told my mother. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z "O ye maun busk this bonny bride,75 And put a gay mantle on; For she shall wed this auld French lord, Gin she should die the morn." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z "I saw the new moon, late yestreen, Wi' the auld moon in her arm;50 And if we gang to sea, master, I fear we'll come to harm." English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) 2011-11-18T03:00:30.847Z Though eyes grow dim and hair grow grey, Until the day I dee, I’ll bless the Scottish tongue that sings The auld Scotch sangs to me.” Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z "For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne— Is it?" "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z As for auld Miss Jean—her consent was what ye would expect. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z Its I forbid ye, auld Ingram,5 For to seek me to spouse; For Lord Wa'yates, your sister's son, Has been into my bowers. English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z And so they sang the 'hymn' again To stimulate the prince: And encored with that sad refrain 'The days of auld lang since.' By Trench and Trail in Song and Story 2011-09-24T02:00:15.120Z Kennie, man,” he said at last, “I hope you may never live to play that dear auld lilt in a foreign land with the tears rinnin’ o’er your face.” Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z For—would you believe it!—I think I’m beginnin’ to grow auld.” Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z Naebody has seen auld George on his way to the house yet. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z "Its I forbid ye, auld Ingram, For to seek me to wed;10 For Lord Wa'yates, your sister's son, Has been into my bed." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z Then, as if recollecting himself, "I hinna tried an auld ane for years." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 2011-09-09T02:01:06.280Z But the bairns would meet him on his return, and he ay turned his steps to the auld kirk-yard, and there, on a flat tombstone, he would sit doon and tell them story after story. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z These sweetie wives were not young by any means—save one or two— “But withered beldames, auld and droll, Rig-woodie hags would spean a foal.” Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z And the house is not so very big, and none too good for the ‘auld laird’s’ sister, and the ‘young laird’s’ mother. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z Then out it speaks an auld woman,25 As she was passing by; "Ask of your sister what you want, And she will speak to thee." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z I had often heard Fairly mentioned, not only with respect, but enthusiasm, and had already identified him and his followers with the "guid auld persecuted folks" of whom I had heard so much. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 2011-09-09T02:01:06.280Z Oh! yes, I know—” Kenneth recovered his flute from among the brackens as he spoke, and rattled off into as merry a reel as ever witches danced to in “Alloway’s auld haunted kirk.” Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z He was somewhat of an enthusiast as far as good whisky was concerned; perfectly national, in fact, as regarded the wine of “poor auld Scotland.” Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z It’s a grand marriage for the like o’ her dochter, no’ to say that she has gotten her triumph ower auld George at last. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z What wilt thou leave to thy auld son? English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z George, man!—this is no like you, to pass auld friends. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 2011-09-09T02:01:06.280Z There is an aulder head on his shoulders than on yours, and I have that to say a man should hear and remember.” Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z Catholic gentry, every now and then, made visits to my mother; I suppose, for the sake of "auld lang-syne." Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith 2011-09-09T02:00:59.237Z If the marriage is wi’ auld Mr Dawson’s free consent, then the Ethiopian can change his skin, and that would be makin’ the Bible out nae true. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z A pair of owls built in this auld kirkyard for years. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z “When the auld laird lived, nane kenned o’ the whereabouts o’ that bonnie fish except himsel’ and me and the gipsy Faas. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z I took the road down through the willow thicket, and crossed the rickety auld plank bridge, and in two minutes I was in front of the house. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z I stayed there with my father once while he painted the Coast, so Jack is taking me there for auld lang syne.” The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z But he could hardly have wished the auld man to go against his will. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z There were more birds of the same family that haunted this auld kirkyard. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z “And they will have it, sir, that the pike wasna canny, and they say that, dead though he be, his ghost still haunts the auld loch.” Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z “Oh, play me some dear auld Scottish lilt, that will make tears of joy well up in our eyes?” Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z It also meant that he was going to worry a lot less about the state of the water than I hoped he would, for auld lang syne, that is. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z For auld lang syne, and for the sake of bonny Cumberland, no harm shall happen unto you, nor to any of your comrades. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z The parish school or academy is situated some quarter of a mile from the auld kirkyard, and in the days of my boyhood even bird-nesting boys seldom, if ever, visited the place. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z They gipsies, sir, were part and parcel o’ the estate; they would have died for the auld laird, or for ony o’ his folk or kin. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z Yankee Gypsies" he says: "One day we had a call from a 'pawky auld carle' of a wandering Scotchman. John Greenleaf Whittier His Life, Genius, and Writings 2011-08-26T02:00:22.667Z "I may not think of Jamie, For that would be a Sin, But I maun do my best, A gude wife to be; For auld Robin Gray Is very kind to me." Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z George Webster's your present name; but I forget neither auld names nor auld friends. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z I came to offer you my latest book for auld lang syne. Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z But in later times, when the auld laird got aulder still, cockneys came, and they were no sae particular, and one day an English body hooked and brought the pike on shore. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z I have some o' his auld college buiks in my box. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z Would Judy have slept up on the roost just for auld lang syne or would she have occupied a more comfortable bedroom? Molly Brown of Kentucky 2011-07-16T02:00:18.603Z She's married to ane Jones, son o' auld Bill Jones, maister o' the smack which beat the Frenchman no very lang syne yet. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z Muster Small has taken a cruel advan-take of the auld man. Fore! 2011-07-11T02:00:06.097Z "Gang yer ways, then, for an uncanny, unmanageable auld ne'er-do-weel!" was the grumbling comment of the Scotch woman, as she prepared to obey the injunction. The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 2011-07-08T02:00:16.223Z But tuts-tuts—hech-how! my day has long since passed; and this is stuff to drop from the lips of an auld fool. Amusing Prose Chap Books 2011-06-27T02:01:05.043Z "For Scotland, the question would be who in the financial world would buy new bonds from the auld country and at what price?" Scottish economy 'on the brink' 2011-06-23T23:09:35Z "I canna pay for possets an' puddins recommended by auld wives; an' a doctor is far ayont my degree or ability." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z Weel, it is an auld, auld custom, and though some are giving it up, there are mair that stick to it. A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z Thinking me base, you closed your doors to me three years ago, and I love you the better that not even for auld lang syne could you pardon what is so alien to you. The Story of an Untold Love 2011-06-17T02:00:17.643Z Sarah, my first husband's sister, will you help me; for the love of 'auld lang syne,' will you spare a little corner in your dear old house? Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z This will last for hours, the pines rocking like auld women at a wake, and thin comes the snow. The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z I ken the fox, or rather wolf, i' the auld. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z "Then the auld woman has the far-hearing, that's a'——" and being by this time at the end of her temper and her English speech, she plunged into Gaelic. A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z I’m thinking no man could yell so lest he’s fey himself, or has travelled wi’ auld Nickie and stole some of his music.” The Snow-Burner 2011-05-17T02:00:21.527Z We have before us a number of Burns dinner toast lists, and several are headed “Should auld acquaintance be forgot?” Literary Byways 2011-05-12T02:00:09.493Z I have made few pictures that pleased me more than that of the “auld brig,” which I was able to get by placing my camera on the new bridge near by. The Lure of the Camera 2011-04-27T02:00:25.413Z Should auld acquaintance be forgot And days of auld lang syne? The Motor Maids by Rose, Shamrock and Thistle 2011-04-14T02:00:48.987Z Photograph: Alamy I raised a toast and drank to auld acquaintance on Tuesday. My dream job as Bobby Moore's minder for a fortnight 2011-04-12T23:06:01Z No; I ha’ seen for weeks ’twas coming on, and I ha’ been using this auld head o’ mine. The Snow-Burner 2011-05-17T02:00:21.527Z For joys that were, for auld lang syne, For tender chords that bind us, A toast—your hand, auld friend, in mine— "The land we left behind us!" The Cornflower, and Other Poems 2011-04-07T02:00:18.740Z "Dinna ye hear that, ye auld daft body?" said Nancy, as, pale with fear, and trembling in every limb, Dan entered the kitchen. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z Let us awa to the auld life we led in those days," said the other, impetuously, "and we 'll soon be ourselves again! The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z He then speaks in the following strain: 'O is there a bird in a' this bush Would sing as I would say, Go home and tell my auld mother That I hae won the day? The Romantic Scottish Ballads: Their Epoch and Authorship 2011-03-20T02:00:33.903Z I’m an auld man, and it’s long sin’ I had a pretty lass make fuss over me.” The Snow-Burner 2011-05-17T02:00:21.527Z The cotter's wife in Burns's poem who— "Wi' her needle and her sheers, Gars auld claes look amaist as weel's the new"— deserves the title of heroine for her efforts to keep up appearances. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z "You are no sae far wrong there, my auld chap," said Sandy, without showing any displeasure at this burst of feeling. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z Cannot ye lift up your voice and sing a stave wi' your auld crony? The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z Some old resident might recognize the Roscoe eye, but he knew he could trust the kindly associations of "auld lang syne" to avoid the sifting of a casual recollection. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z Already in the heavens the pale crescent moon just born rides silently,— "Wi' the auld moon in hir arme," A deep hush has fallen upon everything. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z He has been with me for almost three hours, and we have had a long smoke together and a grand talk over the times and folks of auld langsyne. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z "Madame," he said, "they have fined me in my auld age for a misdemeanor"—and then he laughed hysterically. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z At length every body tired o' looking, but the auld man himsell. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z "I saw the new moon late yestreen Wi' the auld moon in her arm; And if we gang to sea, master, I fear we'll come to harm." Literature for Children 2011-02-02T03:00:21.560Z In one week from this, Georgia; I cannot get away before; and then, with your brother, we will make a pilgrimage to Burnfield, and you can look once more at the 'auld hoose at hame.' The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z "I don't blame them for not coming here to live ... only—I wish they'd drop in to see me sometimes when they come to town, just for auld lang syne...." My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z But just yet there's nae better one, my dear auld man! A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z Things will come to their true level presently, but not afore the auld stock o' farmers are crushed past rising again. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z "Well, pretty lass, ye shall do as you like best, but you mustn't fall sick; if you do, what's to become o' the auld man?" Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z The whole auld grey town of St. Andrews can watch the action on its first tee. Ron Whitten: Age vs. Beauty 2010-05-25T04:00:00Z Sure, didn’t he follow that auld hound of theirs into the slurry tank and drown? 2010-02-08T05:00:00Z I'll even do as the auld song advises: "Bide me yet, and bide me yet, For I know not what will betide me yet." A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z Aye the auld man yet, I hear! a great deal o' the leaven o' corrupt nature aye sprouting out now and then. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z You shall have a house you can see your auld acquaintance in, such, I mean, as showed themselves good-natured when all went wrong wi' ye. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z “All the auld filth starts to come out,” Alan Fettle said. 2010-01-25T05:00:00Z Of him who declines to be turned aside by trifles, the Scottish proverb may be quoted, "He's ower auld a cat to draw a strae before." Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources "One o' the compensations o' auld age," he said in happy explanation. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z Take an auld fool's advice gin ye wad prosper. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z When the plum-pudding, all afire, was brought in with cheers, and every one stood up to sing "Should auld acquaintance be forgot," Caroline broke down for a moment. Capricious Caroline He would then be about fifty-two years of age; and the distress of both auld and young in the village was very great at his departure. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 "The mist blinds my auld een," she continued, as she passed her hand over her eyes. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 And I'll see no one do you wrong, Maria, no one, though it be my auldest son Alexander. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z Hasna an auld body as good a right to dream as a young ane? The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z She looked as young like at forty as ever I saw another woman do at twenty; and now, when she has been my wife for thirty years, I hardly ken her aulder. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 Within a week the auld servants were driven about from the right hand to the left, and from the left to the right. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 "A lover's flute has mair virtue in it for young maidens than for auld witches," replied the other, looking knowingly. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 "If you must wear your colors on your auld breast, I would, at least, hae them fresh." A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z My poor auld mother and aunty will be blythe to grip at the kind offer; for they sit under a hard master yonder. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z My crony, the auld veteran, advised me to enter the army. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 At an enormous interest, he lent money to the auld laird; and he cunningly permitted the interest to accumulate, year after year, until the laird's death. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 That wad be such a thing!" says the auld woman, "and him sitting there! Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 "It's a vera springtide o' good fortune," said the Elder, "and I am a grateful auld man." A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z Yes, auld body, I do know it!—I do know it!—I do know it! The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z "The auld condition, I fancy," said David—"half and half." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 A warlock, auld and shrivelled, wi' a white beard, touches wi' his wand the coffin; the lid lifts, and the head o' a king, wi' a leaden crown, rises frae the bier! Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 On such occasions, the auld man and I used to yoke about religion, and my clever knack in conversation and argument did not fail to impress him with a high sense o' my abilities. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 "Te auld merchant's head will pe worth more than te ten nobles, she will pe thinking." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 And it's nae muckle safer for an auld stiff man like me to gang away out to a wild remote place, where there is ae body murdering another.—What is that I hear, Bessie? The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z It has washed him into what ye see him—made him as grey as an auld rat. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 The auld residenters were swallowed up in the influx of new comers. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 On gainin some distance, both master and man drew bridle, and laughed heartily at the adventure wi' the auld wife o' the Nether Mill. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 And by the faith o' the auld kirk, ye hae muckle time to ponder. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 Tut, gudeman, what does the sheep mind an auld creeping body like me? The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z "I hae a cause, an' ane that winna harm ye," said the stranger, "if ye will thole an auld man's company for a little way." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 Ye have asked me if auld Laird Cochrane be still living at the Ha', which, for three centuries, was the glory and pride of his ancestors. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 In a twinklin the active auld wifie had a table before him, covered wi' bread, butter, and cheese, and a large jug o' sweet milk. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 "I hae my ain thoughts o' the auld faith and the new doctrines; but it's better to live by the altar than be burned on't." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 Ha, ha, ha, ha! what think ye o' the auld beggar's curse now? The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z It is a day we shall never see, were we to live as long as Methusalem; for, auld as he was, he never saw 'to-morrow.' Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 Some folk laughed at the report, and made light of it; but I did no such thing; for I remembered the proverb, that "An auld fool is the worst of all fools." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 Though my eyes, like Jeremiah's, are auld, and do fail with tears, I hae neither the blindness o' the mole nor the deafness o' the adder. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 The fire o' the ha' has been eighteen years extinguished; and when it may be lighted again, it will be to warm fremmet blude o' the spoiler o' the auld family. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 But take an auld fool's advice, and never lay farm to farm, even though a fair opportunity should offer; for, as sure as He lives who pronounced that curse, it will take effect. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z Ye'll no be caring for tea, after the gill ye had wi' yer auld foreman, at the sign o' the 'Harrow,' yonder. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 They were principally auld or feckless people; and they were afraid, if their benefactor should stop his bounty, that they would be left to perish. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 My auld mother will be pleased enough to see me if the cup be pewter. The Great Mogul The house in which Burns was born stands within 1� miles of the town, and near 'Alloway's auld haunted kirk', and a monument to him is near. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis Here Burns was born in 1759, and the "auld haunted kirk", near his birthplace, was the scene of the dance of witches in Tam o' Shanter. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide "Set to her, man, and dinna spare a kiss and a good squeeze o' her hand, as ye see the auld anes' backs to ye." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 All the people rose, and sorrow and sympathy seemed on every countenance save one—and that was the face of the auld miser and hypocrite, Johnny Grippy. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 By the Lord Harry, when we show our noses in Wensleydale, my auld dam will clout my lugs. The Great Mogul Plenty enough, says you, for an auld man. Deep Moat Grange Many thanks, however, and mak' ready quarters in the auld kist for your journey to the New World. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies His dancing, roaring, rioting, drinking, piping, singing, joking, fechting, seem a' on a par; an' nane o' them are beat by his power o' winning the hearts o' young an' auld. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 The aulder he grew, when he was in the country, he went the more about the manse, and Esther was nearly about his own age. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 “I kent the books o’ the Bible by heart,” said Elspeth, scornfully, “when I was a sax year auld.” The Little Minister The world is not for dune auld dotards, but for young folk—young folk—braw folk—rich folk like you and me, Elsie! Deep Moat Grange It's enough for us that you know where Scotland is,—the dear auld land o' cakes! Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies After some further conversations, and with a substantial remembrance for auld lang syne, we left the old watchman and turned for our hotel. Glories of Spain The young villain went so far as, in her presence, to ask her father's consent to their marriage; and the auld laird being then dead, the minister agreed. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 “Wi’ that story o’ Mr. Dishart’s murder, no many hours auld yet,” the kirk officer replied evasively, “we should be wary o’ trusting gossip.” The Little Minister So the auld miser, bent and stiff, came hirpling barehead down the path, and behind him, looking most uncanny, danced Daft Jeremy, combing his hair with a weaver's heckle and muttering to himself. Deep Moat Grange Glad wad I be to gang myself, if I were na too auld for sic a far-going. Donalblane of Darien T thank you heartily, Mrs. Butler; but our first evening under the auld roof we must e'en have it by ourselves. Tony Butler "What say ye to the plan they hae wi' the Pope?" said Sir Andrew, grinning maliciously: "tak' the auldest o' the company." Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) No, thank you; hungry as I am, it shall never be in the power of any one to tell my auld mither in the Grass Market o' Edinboro' that her Charley had become a cannibal! Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59 Including the relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow, and the campaigns in Rohilcund and Oude And when he came to the door himself, she did not take a couple of minutes in telling the auld runt her business, plump and plain. Deep Moat Grange The auld, auld men came out and wept, O maiden! come ye to seek yere dearie?’” Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands I have completely forgotten when I wrote it--auld lang syne, as it says in the pretty Scotch song. On the Heights A Novel "Whar was the use of ganging to a new country," he said, "if a bodie had to work as hard there as in the auld?" Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Vol. II. "It's time he war, I think, if he wishes to find the auld folk to the fore." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 But a bonnie lass, and the heiress to a' the riches at the Grange—auld Hobby's hoards—I tell ye, her and me will do fine, Aphra! Deep Moat Grange Lauderdale took her hand, a ray of hope and joy spread over his face, and he added— "Never shall ye rue the bakin' o' the bannock, if auld times come back again." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative In Stornoway, as elsewhere, the couplet is true— “The free kirk, the poor kirk, the kirk without the steeple, The auld kirk, the rich kirk, the kirk without the people.” The Cruise of the Elena or Yachting in the Hebrides He took their abuse very coolly, settling the dispute by making the auld wives draw lots for precedence. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Vol. II. Perhaps his stepfather may have had some friend in that line of business who for 'auld lang syne' was willing to take the boy and teach him his trade. Allan Ramsay Famous Scots Series Now, horse! my provosts and baillies, And convener of the Trades, Dean o' Guild, and maister o' Merchants, The auld Lion craves your aids. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) The auld Jews were, doubtless, gran' Christians, an' wherefore no guid philosophers too? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative Tobermory reminds me, says the Doctor, of what the auld woman said of the sermon—that it was neither amusing nor edifying. The Cruise of the Elena or Yachting in the Hebrides With wind and tide in her favour, the Anne made a splendid run through the Moray Firth, passed the auld town of Aberdeen, and before sunset sailed close under the dreary Caithness coast. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Vol. II. His three daughters were growing up into 'fine, handsome girls,' while 'my dear auld wife is still my bedfellow.' Allan Ramsay Famous Scots Series "The d——d auld beestie," exclaimed Roach, as he sprung from the sofa and stood before him, "is very much honoured by your flattering mention of him." The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Yes," continued Willie, "Clennel our enemy—the burner o' our humble habitations—that left the auld, the sick, the infirm, and the helpless, and the infants o' our kindred, to perish in the flaming ruins. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative Here the syllables "auld" and "lang" may be regarded as lengthened so as to fill the time of the missing light syllables. English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History "Ah, Rosie, my bonnie lassie, how can you treat your auld kinsman so ill as to suspect him of murdering the king's English in that style?" queried the old gentleman in hurt, indignant tones. Elsie at Viamede He was distinctly the favourite of the 'auld wives' of the town. Allan Ramsay Famous Scots Series "If the sight of her can stir the seared heart of an auld carle like mysel', it wad na be the surest way to calm the frenzied blood of a youth." The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago "Yes, laddie, and he's rather an auld mon to be playing at anything," returned the old gentleman pleasantly. Elsie on the Hudson This is the place for Kate and for an auld wife like me. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway "Somebody seems ready to do justice to the auld man our fine young cadet here is so ready to suspect and accuse." Elsie at Viamede "Should auld acquaintance be forgot," he roared tunefully, "and never brought to mind!" The Enormous Room "If I am not too auld, your good brother is no' too young." Elsie in the South "Seeing he has grown too auld to be trusted wi' wark in that line, eh, captain?" remarked Mr. Lilburn in a tone of inquiry. Elsie on the Hudson Pu' the auld wretch up ahint ye,' said Douglas, ready to be angry as soon as he was crossed, like all men in liquor. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway "It's no the best o' news to me—an auld mon who has been wearyin' for a sight o' your mother's sweet face." Elsie at Viamede Na, na, the auld hame suits me fine! Christine A Fife Fisher Girl This was a frequent occurrence, especially with Buccleuch, who was never quite happy when not plundering and oppressing “the auld enemy.” Border Raids and Reivers But ne'er a one a club could handle, Play sic a game, or haud the candle, To that auld limb o' sin, the rip, Who had me in his ugly grip. A Golfing Idyll or The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews It’s an auld dispute which one of ye’s the best. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 10 (of 25) Their poor auld pows will a’ turn white as snaw, man. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25) Maist o’ our girls marry when they are nineteen years auld.” Christine A Fife Fisher Girl Time and again they had been hunted and harried by their “auld enemies,” and they thought it no sin, whenever they found an opportunity, to carry the war into the enemies’ camp. Border Raids and Reivers As for auld Sin, he stood serene, He little cared to view the scene. A Golfing Idyll or The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews But if we stave on straight to the auld Brig of Stirling, I’ll lay my sword they let us pass unchallenged.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 10 (of 25) All I know is, that the auld man died within two years after his son had become a soldier, and, keeping his resentment to his last breath, actually left his property to a brother's son. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 O lad, the dear auld man barely saved the boat and the lives she carried! Christine A Fife Fisher Girl ‘Yes, they used to read him in the auld lang syne.’ Devil Stories An Anthology I wish that ye may sink fire in: I was but bare fifteen years auld When first I entered your gates within. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20. July, 1877. “Powder and your auld hands are but as the snail to the swallow against the bright steel in the hands of Alan,” said the other. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 10 (of 25) He was, in consequence, kind and generous to my auld scholar, and he doubled his wages, and made him presents beside; so that Sandy was enabled to assist his mother and his brethren. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 What kind o’ a prize could they gie to them babies i’ the infant class—nane o’ them five years auld? Christine A Fife Fisher Girl Ye dinna want to mak’ o’ that auld flat slab a tombstone, eh?” murmured Andrew, laying a great hand upon her shoulder, with a little smack of laughter upon his long, smooth-shaven upper lip. Pemrose Lorry, Camp Fire Girl Mister,—whatever your name is,—I'm a man o' peace; and, forby I'm auld enough to ken it's no' wise to fight on an empty stomach. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia Yes, that is a house—"an auld clay bigging,"—in such Robin Burns was born—in such was rocked the cradle of Pollok. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) I hae seen an oaken tree twenty-four times bigger than its parent, and yet a' it ever had to thank the auld stock for was an acorn. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 He looked like he was courting the young lady—and we know of auld times, wife, that when our lads began courting, we hed to come after. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl Stupid auld body—wicked auld body— Love, like the gowan's a winter liver. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III Presently, after she was tremblingly embarked on her story, “And what made ye do this, ye auld runt?” the Court interposed. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston Such is frequently the character—and the origin of that character—of our auld Scottish Sangs. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) The auld feeling is not quenched yet, doctor," said the venerable teacher, "and I am sorry for it; for, had I known, I would have spoken more guardedly. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 The first is for the infant lass, nane o’ them over six years auld.” Christine A Fife Fisher Girl Oh! the monster!" exclaimed an auld wife, whom this piece of accurate information had reached; "the savage, bloody monster! Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III “Ye auld wife, the sodgers would bray at ye like cuddies!” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston Where is auld Robert Maxwell the ruling elder? Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) Ye'll mak me an auld man, whether I will or no. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 After the widow’s death, the home comes to the auldest son. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl Elspeth, my father sent me owre to tell ye that, if ye want a house, ye may get our auld barn. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III “Ye daft auld wife!” she said, answering a thought that was not; and she blushed with the innocent consciousness of a child. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston And such, too, are often the airs to which those dear auld sangs are sung. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) Logan went on to express his fear that Bower’s rash speeches had roused these suspicions of ‘the auld misterie ye ken of.’ James VI and the Gowrie Mystery “Ay, but Norman is worth a’ the lave o’ them, and beside if I left this dear auld hame, Norman would want to come here, and I couldna thole the thought o’ that ill luck. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl The titles these auld settlers held wes no guide–na, na! With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga And—oh dear!—how that garden of auld lang syne has vanished! When Ghost Meets Ghost But all in humble life is not high—all in high life is not low; and there is as much to guard against in hovel as in hall—in "auld clay-bigging" as in marble palace. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) Catrine’s a good lass enough, and a good-hearted, and lets herself be deaved all day with a runt of an auld wife like me. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) I’m no a bairn, Domine; and she treats auld and young as if they were bairns. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl I'm now an auld man, and may be removed before the woes come to pass; but it requires not the e'e of prophecy to spae bloodshed and suffering, and many afflictions in your fortunes. Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters It was a big room, as big as the minister’s ain, an’ plenished wi’ grand, auld, solid gear, for he had naething else. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) The grey chronicler smiled; and, taking up his pen, wrote in lines of light the annals of the chivalrous and heroic days of auld feudal Scotland. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) I fear you are out at elbows; but we must see to that for auld lang syne, as once we sang at suppers.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 3 (of 25) “She is, but she went to the village to see some o’ her auld friends. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl The same gracious hand that feeds the ravens," said she, "will ne'er let twa auld folk want, that it has been at the trouble to provide for so long. Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters He would have done something for poor auld Scotland's sake. Robert Burns Famous Scots Series So I will ask you to present my compliments to Mrs. Meiklejohn upon her son, and to accept for yourself the warmest reminiscences of auld lang syne.—Yours sincerely, Robert Louis Stevenson. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) “Brag on, ye auld greybeard,” exclaimed the youth; “but while a Scott o’ Harden has a finger to wag, no power on earth shall make his tongue say ‘I am conquered!’ Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative They’re the auldest model on a’ our coasts, and they can fend in a sea that would founder a whole fishing fleet.” Christine A Fife Fisher Girl In the auld times, our forbears and our fathers covenanted to show their power, that the King and government might consider what they were doing. Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters When Burns later in life made the witches and warlocks dance to the piping of the devil in Alloway's auld haunted kirk, he was but assembling them in their fit and proper house of meeting. Robert Burns Famous Scots Series There’s a rival bauld wi’ young an’ auld, And it’s him that has bereft me; For the s�rest friends are the auldest friends, And the maist o’ mine’s hae left me. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) “And who is the ‘auld lurdon?’” replied the Warden, trying to repress a laugh, which forced its way in spite of his efforts. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative “But, Mither dear, there’s a wind from the north blowing in savage gusts, and the black seas tumble wild and high, and send clouds of spindrift to smother the auld boat.” Christine A Fife Fisher Girl But it's no possible, captain, that ye were making up to auld Mysie. Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters “M’Brair, ye daft auld wife, I tell ye as true ’s truth, I never meddled her. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI There are kind hearts still, for friends to fill And fools to take and break them; But the nearest friends are the auldest friends, And the grave’s the place to seek them. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) Ye have taken what ye thought to be a sure mode o’ getting a husband for ane o’ your winsome daughters; but, in the present instance, it has proved a wrong one, auld man. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative And as for the lock o’ the bank—but that’s an auld sang. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XV They all came trooping in to pay me a visit for the sake of auld lang syne. Confessions of a Neurasthenic Well, it’s a grievous thing to me to see an auld house dung down that was here before Flodden Field. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI It’s an owercome sooth for age an’ youth, And it brooks wi’ nae denial, That the dearest friends are the auldest friends, And the young are just on trial. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) “Lead me to execution, ye auld knave,” answered the laird, scornfully; “an’ ken, that wi’ the hemp around my neck, in contempt o’ you an’ yours, I will spit upon the ground where ye tread.” Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative "I saw the new moon, late yestreen, Wi' the auld moon in her arm; And, if we gang to sea, master, I fear we'll come to harm." Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer He may have mair trouble and see some bloodshed before he lays his hand on the auld crown of Scotland. Graham of Claverhouse Already the wish was 'strongly heaving the breast' of that young Ayrshire ploughman, 'That I, for poor auld Scotland's sake Some usefu' plan or beuk could make, Or sing a sang at least.' The Balladists Famous Scots Series ‘Never mind,’ says he, ‘tak it for auld acquaintance sake—we were at the school together.’ Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI Now, there is our natural and lawful adversary, auld Sir Gideon Murray o’ Elibank, carries his head as high as though he were first cousin to a king, or the sole lord o’ Ettrick Forest. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative Trusting that you will do this for the sake of auld lang syne, I am, as ever, your friend, Margaret M. Blatchford. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society And now they will take the ancient throne of auld Scotland and hand it over, without a stroke, to a cold-blooded foreigner who has taught his wife to turn her hand against her own father. Graham of Claverhouse The 'end of the auld sang' of the Scottish Parliament was the end also of the ballad. The Balladists Famous Scots Series I went out wi’ him, and we wandered away down by our auld walks; but, oh, he said little, and he sighed often, and his heart was sad. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI “Before sunrise,” returned Sir Gideon, “and the winsome laird o’ Harden shall boast less vauntingly, and rue that he had broke his jeers upon an auld man. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative "Ye have na heard auld Dr. B yet?" Penelope's Progress Being Such Extracts from the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton As Relate to Her Experiences in Scotland Ye think me, my lord, a silly and cankered auld haveril, and that my head is full of prejudices and fancies. Graham of Claverhouse Surely He'd think as much o' me as o' yon auld buddy. The Silver Maple Duncan came in with his soft whisper and gentle words in his cracked old voice, still singing softly, 'Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?' Hollyhock A Spirit of Mischief The insignia of the society is an orange ribbon bearing the words inscribed in black: "Should auld acquaintance be forgot?" As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century By birth and station you may be far above me, but—you are friends—you are from dear auld Scotland. Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure You auld thief, I might have guessed where you picked up the breakfast. Graham of Claverhouse "This place is not like the auld land," said old Sandy Hamilton, moodily. The Silver Maple For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne.' Hollyhock A Spirit of Mischief The shoes lasted him till the end of his adventures, and are still preserved as a memento of auld lang syne. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier She says she still feels the earth moving up and down with her; and I don't wonder, an auld body like her doesn't stand much codging about. Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure Never mind Scotland, Jock, just now; the auld country will take care of herself till we go home, and then we’ll give such assistance as in the power of a good sword. Graham of Claverhouse Especially, the great novelist’s vivid narrative of the desperate street conflicts between the lads of the several quarters of the “auld town,” revives many boyish recollections. Old New England Traits Old times come back again—"Should auld acquaintance be forgot"'—— 'Duncan, you are incorrigible!' Hollyhock A Spirit of Mischief And then she made a sign to the auld wife, who added the few remaining drops to our glasses. The Rough Road It was a big room, as big as the minister's ain, a' plenished wi' grand, auld, solid gear, for he had nathing else. Masterpieces of Mystery, Vol. 1 (of 4) Ghost Stories The Presbyterians of the trading classes were Whigs; but the persecuted Episcopalians and Catholics, with the mob of Edinburgh, were for 'the auld Stuarts back again.' The Red True Story Book The back of ma han’ for that auld chimera!’ Lord John Russell The "auld clay biggin" in which Robert Burns was born on the 25th of January 1759, has been completely repaired and is now the property of the Ayr Burns's Monument trustees. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" It was only a dream, a fairy dream; yet here I am, master of the auld house, and the pretty gardens. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Ye’ se ne’er get leave to lie without, And I within, and I within, As lang ’s I hae an auld clout, To row ye in, to row ye in.’” Spare Hours "It's just the like o' her the auld villain likes best," rejoined Christy. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 He then invited all hands present to join and sing "Should auld acquaintance be forgot?" A Pirate of Parts The "auld haunted kirk," though roofless, is otherwise in a fair state of preservation, despite relic-hunters who have removed all the woodwork. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" “Weel, was it not worth toiling up yon weary stair, to get sic a glimpse as that, of the brave auld town?” said honest P. Gregg. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life "Belike it's nae treasure, after a'," said he to himself; "but only some auld trash not worth a groat." Tom, The Bootblack or, The Road to Success I took the auldest up in my arms, and begged that I micht be allowed a blanket to row her in. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 She had a longing for Owen’s church, ‘for auld lang syne’—no more. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster If you would be a merchant fine, beware o' auld horses, herring, and wine. The Proverbs of Scotland So this mayhap may be my last glint o’ the bonnie auld place.” Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life When the laal lass cut away and left the auld chap he lost heart and couldn't bear the sight of the spot where she used to bide. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time Thou ken's the auld ruin, bairn, the auld wa's out by there. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 Did the auld fool mean to stop Andy Gow about her petty affairs, and thus break the line of carts on the only morning they had ever been able to go down the brae together? The House with the Green Shutters Little kens the auld wife, as she sits by the fire, what the wind is doing on Hurley-Burley-Swire. The Proverbs of Scotland “Where did you meet Miss Ashby?” asked Aileen who felt it was about time she came in for this wholesale discovery of “auld acquaintance.” A Dixie School Girl It's my belief 'at the auld woman at Hendon is turning tail. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time But what comes thou here for to torment an auld body like me, wi' greeting and groaning at my time o' life? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 He is generally an "auld residenter;" great, therefore, at the redding up of pedigrees. The House with the Green Shutters The lazy lad maks a stark auld man. The Proverbs of Scotland But I moan for my young son I left in four nights auld. Ballads of Mystery and Miracle and Fyttes of Mirth Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Second Series "Hasta heard what happened at auld Laird Fisher's this morning?" said the landlord. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time The French are landed, and every man, auld and young, must take up arms. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 And me, too, that's come of decent folk, and brought him a gey pickle bawbees—am I to be on the parish in my auld age? The House with the Green Shutters There's a tough sinew in an auld wife's heel. The Proverbs of Scotland ‘O keep my bairn, nourice, Till he gang by the hauld, An’ ye’s win hame to your young son Ye left in four nights auld.’ Ballads of Mystery and Miracle and Fyttes of Mirth Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Second Series There's t' auld laird, and t' young laird, and t' laird among t' barns. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time That lassie was smiling . . . smilin' . . . and her auld mother upstairs at death's door. A Dominie in Doubt That bright spot would be the place, now, where auld Gourlay killed himself. The House with the Green Shutters A new pair o' breeks will cast down an auld coat. The Proverbs of Scotland For as ye did to my auld father, The same ye’ll do to me.’ Ballads of Mystery and Miracle and Fyttes of Mirth Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Second Series "It's been just so since the day auld Allan died," said the blacksmith. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time So when he gave the funeral prayer he referred to auld Jeems as 'this holy man whose life stands as an example to those still tarrying in the flesh.' A Dominie in Doubt Stop; it was you gaed the last time—it's your turn now, auld wife, it's your turn now! The House with the Green Shutters Hang a thief when he's young, and he'll no steal when he's auld. The Proverbs of Scotland What can an auld critic do wi' a young book? Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, November, 1878 of Popular Literature and Science "Ever seen owt like it since the good auld days you crack on sa often, auld man?" A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time "So the auld man he turns ower the page and reads the next verse: 'And Hosea was sore afraid.'" A Dominie in Doubt And, by the way," said the parson, stooping to Scotch in his ministerial jocoseness, "how's auld Tam, in whose class you were a prize-winner? The House with the Green Shutters Het kail cauld, nine days auld, spell ye that in four letters. The Proverbs of Scotland “And be ye thankfu’ that ye are an auld wife and near done wi’t,” said the neighbour on the other side. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not So our Sally, she said to my auld woman, 'Mother,' she said, 'we'll have to put father into the stable with the pony and fetch him a cup of tea.' A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time That was bound to come; flowers, folk, hooses, trees, horses, aye, and nations, have a birth, a youth, middle age, auld age, and then death. A Dominie in Doubt When young Gourlay slid hame at dark he was in such a state that his mother had to hide him frae the auld man. The House with the Green Shutters His auld brass will buy her a new pan. The Proverbs of Scotland “Your master requires you,” said Allison, and then she passed on to her refuge among the auld wives, and puir bodies in the wide ward beyond. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not Just pairsecuting an auld man of seventy and a wee bit of a child. Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898 The auld man took a dance, First to London, then to France. Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk If that boy would only hurry up and get through, to make a hame for the lassie and the auld wife! The House with the Green Shutters It's better sheltering under an auld hedge than under a new planted wood. The Proverbs of Scotland “You went back to your auld wives too soon,” said Robin. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not The probability is that I shall no more find the catalogue that set me searching than I found the peg-top in the days of auld lang syne; but what has that to do with it? Mushrooms on the Moor Shall we be cynical enough to agree with 'auld Auntie Katie?' The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother I let on I wanted to borrow auld Gourlay's keyhole saw. The House with the Green Shutters As sune comes the lamb's skin to the market as the auld tup's. The Proverbs of Scotland My auld wives are my best friends now. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not I can call to mind not one little thing I ettled for in my lusty days that hasna' been put into my hands in my auld age. Mushrooms on the Moor There was nothing on her side in favour of such a marriage but a faint remembrance of auld lang syne. Miss Mackenzie "I'm an auld servant," he said at last, "and, mind ye," he flashed in pride, "I'm a true ane." The House with the Green Shutters Auld chimes and auld rhymes gar us think on auld times. The Proverbs of Scotland “There’s a differ in besoms, however, be they auld or new,” said the weaver. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not What fun we had, in the days of auld lang syne, when we scoured the dewy fields in search of them! Mushrooms on the Moor You see," continued Miss Todd, "that Miss Baker is allowed to know me, though I am Mammon, for the sake of auld lang syne. Miss Mackenzie He might gang to hell for anything auld Gourlay cared—when once he had bye with him. The House with the Green Shutters Yule is young on Yule even, and auld on Saint Steven. The Proverbs of Scotland Sometimes she was allowed to spend an hour with Mrs Beaton, or auld Maggie, or some other friend, and at such times Allison would leave her and return for her again. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not And an auld noodle I am, to be lamenting to you, who are suffering the very same loss.” Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow But tuts-tuts—hech-how! my day has long since passed: and this is stuff to drop from the lips of an auld fool. The Life of Mansie Wauch tailor in Dalkeith It was a gaunt, gray building with never a window, but a bole high in one corner for the sheaves, and a door low in another corner for auld Rab Jamieson. The House with the Green Shutters Cauld kail het again, that I liked never; auld love renewed again, that I liked ever. The Proverbs of Scotland And those who could not come to see her, she went to see—auld Maggie and the rest. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not The Lord’s taking them both from their auld father. Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow “Velveteen breeches and powdered hair!” said auld Paul laughing, and taking the pipe out of his cheek, “whose butler is’t that ye’re after?” The Life of Mansie Wauch tailor in Dalkeith And maybe that’s the reason every silly birkie thinks he has the right to cast up to me that I am an auld maid. The Dew of Their Youth Fresh fish and unwelcome friends stink before they're three days auld. The Proverbs of Scotland “And if I take it up again, it need not be ‘for a continuance,’ as auld Crombie would say. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not “He’s just as ill as a bit lassie—fair frichtened o’ his auld uncle, now he is deid, that ne’er did him a bawbee’s worth o’ harm while he was alive. Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow We've sworn to hold it pure, boys— A first love's holy shrine; A home for all the homeless, boys, For "auld lang syne." Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive "I saw the new moon late yestreen, Wi' the auld moon in her arm." Shining Ferry An auld tout on a new horn is little minded. The Proverbs of Scotland One day, for some reason or other, she was detained longer than usual among her “auld wives,” and it was late when she came into Brownrig’s room. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not Maybe he did ask Him, and gat the auld answer,—‘Touch not Mine anointed, and do My prophet no harm.’ Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow Our Father's House is ours in trust, From Washington's own line; The Union knows no Pleiad lost For "auld lang syne." Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive The auld fule that I am; ’gin the lassie had been but in her bed. Janet's Love and Service "I ken the very branches to put my hand on," says he, "and where every stane is, for many's the night I ran the cutter for the auld wives." The McBrides A Romance of Arran In the meantime, while she is here, let her do what she can to care for you when the auld wives and the bairns can spare her.” Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not So sure was he of this, that, for the sake of “auld lang syne,” he would probably have declined to fight with Montagu had it been left to his own impulses. Eric, or Little by Little She must have a lady's blood in her veins, and born and bred in the auld country, or I'll die a confirmed old bachelor. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 "I am an auld fellow," said Edie, "but I am also an auld soldier of your father's, and I served with him in the 42nd." Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North So an' on the night wore through; whiles we would be telling old stories, and there would be times when we sat silent except for auld Kate whimpering at the fireside. The McBrides A Romance of Arran "Whatever we do, that girl of yours will be an auld carline before you reach Earth." The Burning Bridge At another time, when we were spending the summer at our country place, near the city, another citizen of the auld country presented himself and asked for work. A Biographical Sketch of the Life and Character of Joseph Charless In a Series of Letters to his Grandchildren I'm wearing we meet this last time for ever, and I want ye to keep the auld feelings from time to time. Despair's Last Journey "Will you ask forgiveness for the sake of God, King James, and auld friendship?" demanded a voice which Frank knew well. Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North "Was he no' the auld devil?" says Dan with a laugh; "two o' ye, and the best-looking lassies in the countryside." The McBrides A Romance of Arran Oh! leeze me on our ain auld sangs, The sangs o' youth and glee; They tell o' Bruce and glorious deeds, Which made our country free. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume VI The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne! English Songs and Ballads You auld besom you!" said he, dunting the floor with his rattan, "I see through you now; you think you'll get him put off on me. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure Do ye think that heaven and earth will suffer ye to murder an auld man that gate—a man that might be your father? Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North And, oh, how true our auld Scots sangs When nature they portray! The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century His bonnie bairns, o' his heart the prize, Wi' their bounding step and sunny eyes, Hae left his hearth for hame in the skies; Alack for the lane auld man! The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume VI The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne! English Songs and Ballads Before ye came," continued Mrs. Flora, "I thought to make Harold my heir, and that he should take the name of Gordon—for dearly I loved that name in auld lang syne. Olive A Novel Whereupon they swore down my throat that they had seen 'the auld rebel himself,' as they called the Baron. Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North Dear Aunty, what think ye o' auld Johnny Graham? The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century To the wreck o' his hopes fond memory clung When flowers o' his heart on his hearthstane sprung; But death's cauld hand had cruelly wrung The heart o' the lane auld man. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume VI The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century He was a wight of high renown, And thou art but of low degree: 'Tis pride that pulls the country down; Then take thine auld cloak about thee. English Songs and Ballads She was younger than I, and yet you see we have both grown auld wives together. Olive A Novel Second, for the sake of the auld wife ayont the fire at Stuckavrallachan, that made some mixture of our bloods—to my shame be it spoken that I should have a cousin a weaver. Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North The tales they tell, the sangs they sing, Will gar the auld clay biggin' ring, And some will dance the Highland fling, Right blithely at the rockin'. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century A leafless tree in life's wintry blast, He stood alane o' his kin the last, For ane by ane frae his side they pass'd, An' left him a lane auld man. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume VI The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century He married a Philadelphia belle who had often visited at my house in New York, so we had a very pleasant evening, rehearsing the scenes and experiences of auld long syne. A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel God has given me great length of days—I have seen the young grow auld, and the auld perish. Olive A Novel People down here have not forgotten auld lang syne and I dare say the rocking chair fleet will at once begin to commiserate me. Peggy Stewart at School The light of many a hearth, Its music and its mirth, Sleep in the deep dark earth Of the auld kirk-yard. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century I felt that Bell had disregarded the obligation of "auld acquaintance," but said nothing. Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. Then who is the richer man—Mr. Blake, or our fellow-workman from auld Scotland? St. Cuthbert's "If there were queerer things nor you in the auld days," Alan laughed, "it must have been like a circus." The Wind Bloweth Can we make the auld place within the bight of the Mays Water? Patsy The sire, with silver hair, The mother's heart of care, The young, the gay, the fair, Crowd the auld kirk-yard. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century Is not the Scottish phrase, auld lang syne, exceedingly expressive? Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 While she nursed him with the assiduous care and kindness of a rough but honest nature, she continued to call him a “dirty auld blagyird” to the last. Philosopher Jack “Was it me that fand the deed body o’ the auld man on the Bell Rock? The Lighthouse Come to your ain bed, ye auld fule!" was the wife's sleepy rejoinder; "if the gentlemen have onything to sell, we will hear of it the morn as usual. Patsy “There’s the auld sinner himsel’,” cried the Sergeant as the party came in sight of an old, whitehaired man seated on a knoll by the side of the road. Hunted and Harried “Deed, May, there’s little but the auld story—Mercies, mornin’, noon, and night. Post Haste He says: "But the nearest friends are the auldest friends, And the grave's the place to seek them." The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind; Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne? The Good Old Songs We Used to Sing, '61 to '65 Six of Hollands be it then, lad, and put in the auld place—I shall see that the clerk is duly paid to hold his tongue! Patsy Thank ’ee kindly, auld wife, for the temporary accommodation.” Hunted and Harried “You shall have a song for it, my boys,” cried Stewart, who immediately commenced, with great taste and execution, the beautiful air— Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o’ lang syne? The King's Own “I’ll act justly by the laddies, Mr Gray, but there’s an auld saying that ‘ye canna make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.’ Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler He said that owing to the girl's ignorance, stupidity, and homesickness, her only chance of recovery was to return to the "auld countrie" at once. Civics and Health What happened in that room there was that I've had to do an ill thing and make an end of an auld sang. Doom Castle “The auld story,” said the shepherd in a low sad voice. Hunted and Harried Then, at Vienna or Versailles, He rives his father's auld entails; Or by Madrid he takes the rout, To thrum guitars and fecht wi' nowt. Robert Burns It was, therefore, with astonishment and dismay that they heard him reply to auld Geordie’s proposal— “I did not know the Singletons were highwaymen!” Boycotted And Other Stories "You and I will have to take a slice of odium theologicum together, for auld lang syne." Brother Copas Women are a' like weans; they never see the crack in an auld toy till some ane shows them a new ane. Doom Castle The spire of the parish church, known as the auld kirk, commands a view of the square, from which the entrance to the kirkyard would be visible, if it were not hidden by the town-house. Auld Licht Idylls The "auld clay bigging" which saw his birth still stands by the side of the road that leads from Ayr to the river and the bridge of Doon. Robert Burns “The watch here has always been a double one since I can remember,” put in auld Geordie. Boycotted And Other Stories It's an awful like thing o' a lassie to marry an auld man. A Window in Thrums "An auld done rickle o' a place!" he soliloquised, lifting a candle high that it might show the shame of the denuded and crumbling walls. Doom Castle But tuts-tuts—hech-how! my day has long since passed; and this is stuff to drop from the lips of an auld fool. The Life of Mansie Wauch Tailor in Dalkeith, written by himself Now, Jock, did you ever hear an auld wife numbering her threads before check-reels were invented? Robert Burns However, they said nothing, but seemed to listen to auld Geordie, as he launched out into an account of the old castle of Singleton Towers. Boycotted And Other Stories Ye may fancy I’m talking like a sour, disappointed auld carle. Daily Thoughts selected from the writings of Charles Kingsley by his wife See them at the auld grand wars o' Sweden wi' Gus-tavus, was there ever the like o' them? Doom Castle There is one thing I am going to ask of you for auld lang syne and I think maybe you will grant it: let Elise put in this winter in a good studio in Paris. Molly Brown's Orchard Home Between the banks of that romantic stream and the cottage is seen the roofless ruin of "Alloway's auld haunted kirk," which Tam o' Shanter has made famous. Robert Burns But Dickie’s heart it grew so great That never a bitt of it he dought to eat; But Dickie was warr of ane auld peat-house, Where there al the night he thought for to sleep. Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series It was juist in the auld place, as far as I cud see. My Man Sandy And when he came to the King’s chamber, He loutit on his knee, “O what may be your gracious will Wi’ an auld frail man like me?” The Bon Gaultier Ballads ‘O ye maun busk this bonny bride, And put a gay mantle on; For she shall wed this auld French lord, Gin she should die the morn.’ Ballads of Romance and Chivalry Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - First Series Or again, take The auld Farmer's New-year-morning Salutation to his auld Mare. Robert Burns They might be dead and gone long ago without my knowing it; yet, were they alive, I felt that one or other of them would hold out a friendly hand for auld lang syne. The Confessions of Artemas Quibble Sandy was sittin' at the fireside wi' an auld greatcoat an' a hairy bonnet on, an' a' the sax o' them fell to the crackin', ye never heard the like. My Man Sandy An' wa'd ye have me expose the head of a mitherless bairn to a' the clack o' the auld geese in the settlement? Lords of the North O ben then cam’ the auld French lord, Saying, ‘Bride, will ye dance with me?’ Ballads of Romance and Chivalry Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - First Series He often repeats that it was solely to make provision for his increasing family that he submitted to the degradation of— Searching auld wives' barrels,— Och, hon! the day! Robert Burns |
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