grab | Occurrences normalised per million words | Occurrences | Authors |
---|---|---|---|
Total Corpus | 35 | 112 | 58 |
ORK - Orkney | 39.7 | 4 | 4 |
SHD - Shetland | 34.9 | 6 | 4 |
TON - Tonge | |||
NNB - North Northern B (Caithness) | |||
NNA - North Northern A (Black Isle) | |||
MNA - Mid Northern A | 16.3 | 5 | 4 |
MNB - Mid Northern B | |||
SNO - South Northern | 325.5 | 2 | 2 |
ABN - Aberdeen | 11.9 | 1 | 1 |
DOR - General Northern | 22.2 | 5 | 5 |
NEC - North East Central | |||
SEC - (South) East Central | 35.8 | 14 | 5 |
WCE - West Central | 18.4 | 4 | 4 |
DUN - Dundee | 53.1 | 5 | 2 |
EDN - Edinburgh | 25.1 | 4 | 4 |
GLA - Glasgow | 152 | 28 | 8 |
AYR - Ayrshire | 39.3 | 3 | 1 |
LAL - General Central | 22.7 | 17 | 10 |
SEA - South East (Borders) | |||
SWE - South West (Galloway) | 111.2 | 8 | 3 |
DUL - Donegal (East Donegal) | |||
WUL - West Ulster (Letterkenny / L'Derry) | |||
CUL - Coleraine Ulster (North Antrim) | 125.5 | 4 | 1 |
BUL - Ballymena Ulster (Mid Antrim) | 88.3 | 1 | 1 |
SUL - South Antrim (Between Sixmilewater and Belfast) | |||
BEL - Eastern Ulster (Belfast) | |||
PUL - Peninsular Ulster (Ards) | |||
EUL - East Antrim (Larne) | |||
GUL - General Ulster | 14.1 | 1 | 1 |
SYN - Synthetic (no region) |
Cormack, Kevin Toonie Void, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
afore I could grab im, tell im on page 8
1 matches
Butler, Vera Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
I reach doon tae grab you, a flurry o faethers on page 144
1 matches
Norquoy, Greer Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Yon claas that grab ye bi the erse on page 84
1 matches
Ratter, Peter Da Perishin Nort, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
n. John grunted and tried tae grab da lavish ring, tempted joost
1 matches
Priest, Ena Bonxie Geo, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
tae tak him closs enouch tae grab dat splendid piece o’ wid.
1 matches
Watt, Valerie Birsie’s Brunt Bed, (Shetland Times 2008) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
hed nae idder option dan tae grab him agaen. He blinked his een
1 matches
Watt, Valerie Görwill trows blamed for earthquake, (Shetland Times 2009) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
ae da holl. Idders rushed tae grab dem by da claas an haal dem b
1 matches
Watt, Valerie Froggy smoorikins, (Shetland Times 2010) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
Fraser suddenly jamp tae grab a wirm wi his lang sticky ton
1 matches
Rumbles, Brodie-Anne Recordin on Beep, (Scots Hoose 2022) Doric - Banff, weans
elloch o abuise. I forcefully grab her airm, haudin it wi the gr
1 matches
Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Furst Time, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
go up tae the door, sneak in, grab the bag an bugger aff smartis
fit o the drive. A sneak in, grab the bag an rin for it. Noo, i
2 matches
Hutchison, Pat The Stones That Turned, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
ason or neen. Mary hid made a grab for it an he gave her a backh
1 matches
Lawrie, Alistair Caw, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2020) Doric - Stonehaven, prose
aches his haun richt doon tae grab the other cunt. An Christ s
1 matches
McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
Her! She whae wrocht ma vice grab yer cammocks! yer bleckthorns on page 3
1 matches
Gray, Kath Lallans 63 - Aikey Brae Fair – 1962, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
Yer brither tries tae grab yer hat an pulls een o the ri
1 matches
@Doric_Bananaman tweeted
ss Kin een o those eejits grab masel a bumper pack o bog r(2018)
@fittiecrooners tweeted
now the Fittie Bar offering "Grab a meal deal". Burger King up (2018)
Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
rth pullin in here is a pint. Grab a seat lads, ah'1l git the be on page 103
yae what yae kind dae fur me. Grab me twenty L and B and a litre on page 140
ein it much thoat, ah quickly grab the stuff and then heid back on page 142
oot. Nah, ah'm oan ma wey tae grab some fresh rolls and a bit ae on page 149
Before he turns awey tae grab two ice cauld yins fae the fr on page 172
5 matches
Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
nged intae darkness. I made a grab fer his jecket an hung oan. N on page 20
Bob," Shuggie nodded tae me. "Grab the tap o the bed an I'll tak on page 23
while, lang enough fer me tae grab Billy. on page 73
hin reach, but I didnae mak a grab fer him. Whit wis the point? on page 75
5 matches
Muir, Glenn Lion Rampant, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
ls big time. Dave managed tae grab yin o thaim roond the throat
1 matches
Crawford, Ross At Stake, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
and saw Arnold Schwarzenegger grab some random bystander oan an
1 matches
Crawford, Ross At Stake, (productmagazine.co.uk 2022) Central - Stirling, prose
tae see Arnold Schwarzenegger grab a random bystauner oan an esc
1 matches
Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
en agane, say he's hungert an grab's a bit chicken off o ma plat on page 120
1 matches
Mortimer, Cara Bewaur o th tap tap tap, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
Twa claws reached oot tae grab us by th throat. Ah wis ready
1 matches
Wilson, Lucy Lock Doon, (Greenock Telegraph 2021) Central - Greenock, poetry
“Let’s get oor step in grab yer trainers and yer socks”
1 matches
Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
Grab yir life beh thi scruff o thi on page 108
dinna haud back, grab yir haed on page 111
2 matches
McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
flair wi jist enough time tae grab a bacon piece or twa. On an o on page 49
. Jock himsel had managed tae grab ontae an oar tae keep himsel on page 92
2 matches
Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
used for effeck. “He made a grab for my balls. I'll be having
1 matches
Monahan Brown, Ricky Dùn Èideann, (The Scores 2020) Central, prose
. In lieu o oniethin else tae grab ontae, this wid dae. He wis
1 matches
grandeicedcoffees Do You Wanna Touch, (archiveofourown.org 2021) Central, prose
bin teasing at going doon to grab ma erse, and a’ this point
1 matches
McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
'Fuckin gies that.' Ah grab the phone aff her and slam it on page 3
arl at the daft wee lassie an grab mah bag aff the table, 'but s on page 5
t tae go through this. When a grab his hawn, it's aw clammy an w on page 13
lm doon an take a breath.' Ah grab her by the shooders an she fl on page 17
Right, moan, Dolly, ah say an grab her by the airm, marchin past on page 21
Also on pages 28
6 matches
Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
'Gawn grab they bottles fuck sake, that on page 14
heed. Billy the Kid tries tae grab ma leg but A snatch the bottl on page 15
ine. Even wae a burst nose, A grab him by the tracky tap n heade on page 28
aw. A solid teacher tries tae grab Wee Kenzie n his big brur hit on page 46
7 matches
Mc, Keeks Contermacious Temerity, (Dreich 2023 ISBN: 978-1-873-412190) Central, poetry
insteid Ah'll grab some inner lee on page 42
1 matches
Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
Ah need oot ae here. Ah grab ma bag and jaiket and head fu on page 1
2 matches
McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
gh, ah dive aff the couch and grab it afore she does. on page 174
3 matches
McCrory, Pat Lallans 56 - Embdy Lost a Jaickit?, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central - Cowcaddens, poetry
A grab sombdy's jaickit, take it int on page 113
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
-rollers each an me an McDade grab another few boatles. Ah end u
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
, makin sure it’s quiet, ah grab the bag fae the passenger sea
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ut there’s nae answer so ah grab a haun fae ay stanes that ur
1 matches
Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
security guard tae go in and grab the first twelve-pack o bog r
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Wan Goal tae the Good, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
yin oer me in concurrence. Ah grab a haud ay him, an another guy
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
er me, Daniel an his big pal, grab a haud ay me, stoappin me fae
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
wae barely a drink oot it. Ah grab the drinks aff the bar an we
1 matches
Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
averhouse tuik his chance tae grab the reins an spur it toward t on page 38
1 matches
Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
go back intae ma bedroom and grab ma wooden rosary beads, hauld on page 30
Ah tear up, grab it clean oot his haun, rip it on page 37
Before ah've a chance tae grab it, Dante's readin away. on page 40
3 matches
Morning, Carey Neeps and Tatties, (self-published 2020) Central, weans
Tak up your claymore! Grab your slingshot!" on page 25
1 matches
Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
'Quick! said Mr Tod. "Grab a jaur each, and run for it!' on page 71
1 matches
Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
udelaire orphan wis aboot tae grab her sister's cage and stairt on page 122
1 matches
Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
s time, resistin the urge tae grab ma cross fur luck. 'Sorry, it on page 59
vermin in ma hoose an aw. Ah grab ma brush and bang oan the cup on page 82
eae a shed. Ah reach doon tae grab it and scream, turnin on page 83
h've nae sympathy fur hur. Ah grab Cathy's arm, draggin hur doon on page 113
thony. When ah reach ower tae grab it, ah knock the glass wi nia on page 118
5 matches
Stewart, Anna An Alien Feeling, (Scots Hoose 2019) Central, prose
even hae a jacket nearby tae grab hud o. I run across the road
1 matches
McNulty, Victoria Hame, (Scottish Poetry Library 2022) Central, poetry
Fae the first chin grab,
1 matches
Facebook link ( 2019) Central
guess whit nixt? Twa helpers grab haud o the airm and literally
@billykayscot tweeted
itba teams propensity tae grab defeat from the jaws of victo(2020)
@Chazzbat tweeted
cilia. Why the fuck did ye no grab it an shoot him while he wis (2020)
Evie OOR WULLIE’S SEASON’S GREET, (Largs Writers Group 2015) Central - Largs, prose
e, fair enjoyt hur chance tae grab the only eligible chap there
1 matches
Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - The Stert ae World War III?, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
ae data again). On the wiy, A grab a banana and a coffee and a b
1 matches