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A haunted life
A haunted life

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of A haunted life is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?
Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?
The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'
'Ida?'
'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A haunted life

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of A haunted life is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?
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Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?
/ˈferər ðæn ə ˈferi wʌn ʌv ðə sɪks ˈhʌndrəd ˈmɔːrli ˈæʃtən dɪd ʃiː lʌv hɪm/
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The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'
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'Ida?'
/ˈaɪdə/
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'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Albany's noun US /ˈɔːlbəniz/

possessive form of “albany” — state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading “The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'”

Buffs noun US /bʌfs/

plural of “buff” — an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading “The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'”

Chute noun US /ʃuːt/

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

From this reading “The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'”

Hermitage noun US /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/

the abode of a hermit

From this reading “The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'”

Highlanders noun US /ˈhaɪlændərz/

plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands

From this reading “_Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?”

Hollywood noun US /ˈhɑːliwʊd/

the film industry of the United States

From this reading “_Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?”

sardonic adjective US /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/

disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

From this reading “'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.”

Seton noun US /ˈsiːtən/

United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821)

From this reading “_Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Six Hundred noun + noun

In this reading “Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?”

Six Years noun + noun

In this reading “The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'”

Red Dragon noun + noun

In this reading “_Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?”

old fellow adjective + noun

In this reading “The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'”

Married Lady adjective + noun

In this reading “_Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?”

Adventures of verb + particle counted as “adventure of”

In this reading “_Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?”

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From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

AdventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

AdvocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/

push for something

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

AgoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

Aide-de-Campnoun

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Albany'snounUS /ˈɔːlbəniz/

possessive form of “albany” — state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Arden

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From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/

British choreographer (1906-1988)

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

Beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

Beverley

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Blane

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From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

BoardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Borderers

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From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Bothwell

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From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

BuffsnounUS /bʌfs/

plural of “buff” — an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

CadetnounUS /kəˈdet/

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Cameronians

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From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

CavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

CavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Chaloner

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From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

ChutenounUS /ʃuːt/

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

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Cockadenoun

an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat

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ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

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DicknounUS /dɪk/

someone who is a detective

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Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

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Dragoons

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DukenounUS /duːk/

a British peer of the highest rank

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eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

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EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

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EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

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Everingham

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FaireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

FairynounUS /ˈferi/

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

FancynounUS /ˈfænsi/

something many people believe that is false

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fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

FortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

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FrancenounUS /fræns/

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

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FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

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FrigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

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Fusileers

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GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

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Glenora

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GuardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

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HallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

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HarryverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

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hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

HermitagenounUS /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/

the abode of a hermit

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

HighlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/

plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands

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Hilton

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HimpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

HollywoodnounUS /ˈhɑːliwʊd/

the film industry of the United States

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HundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

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Hyde's

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

JacknounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

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Jane

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Jermyn

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King'snounUS /kɪŋz/

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

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LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

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LastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

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Laura

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Letty

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LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

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LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

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LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

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LoversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

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LucynounUS /ˈluːsi/

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

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ManlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/

possessing qualities befitting a man

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MarriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/

joined in matrimony

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MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

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mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

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MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

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NonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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Ogilvie

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

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OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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OurspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/

the one or ones belonging to us

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OwnverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

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patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

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PhantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

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PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

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PricenounUS /praɪs/

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

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Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

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ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

RednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

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RegimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

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RobverbUS /rɑːb/

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

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RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

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RomancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/

a relationship between two lovers

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Rooney

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Ross-shire

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Roy

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RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

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snounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/

disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

SetonnounUS /ˈsiːtən/

United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821)

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

unusual or striking

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

SixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Fairer than a Fairy One of the Six Hundred Morley Ashton Did She Love Him?

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

to-day

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From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

Trevor

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From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Vere

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From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

WarnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

WatchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

Wedderburn's

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From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

WinverbUS /wɪn/

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

WishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

YearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading The Ross-shire Buffs Six Years Ago Vere of Ours The Lord Hermitage The Royal Regiment Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders The Cameronians The Scots Brigade Violet Jermyn Jack Chaloner 'Be patient, Trevor Chute; they are sure to be here to-day, old fellow, for Ida told me so.'

YellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading _Price 2s. each, Fancy Boards._ The Romance of War The Aide-de-Camp The Scottish Cavalier Bothwell Jane Seton: or, the Queen's Advocate Philip Rollo The Black Watch Mary of Lorraine Oliver Ellis: or, the Fusileers Lucy Arden: or, Hollywood Hall Frank Hilton: or, the Queen's Own The Yellow Frigate Harry Ogilvie: or, the Black Dragoons Arthur Blane Laura Everingham: or, the Highlanders of Glenora The Captain of the Guard Letty Hyde's Lovers Cavaliers of Fortune Second to None The Constable of France The Phantom Regiment The King's Own Borderers The White Cockade First Love and Last Love Dick Rooney The Girl he Married Lady Wedderburn's Wish Jack Manly Only an Ensign Adventures of Rob Roy Under the Red Dragon The Queen's Cadet Shall I Win Her?

YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Yes, Mrs. Beverley; does that surprise you?' asked the other, with a singular smile--one that was rather sardonic.

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