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Amid the High Hills

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Amid the High Hills is here in full — 511 sentences across 103 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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See https:// RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES.
A.
& C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.
For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.
It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Amid the High Hills

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Amid the High Hills is here in full — 511 sentences across 103 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/102 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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See https:// RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES.
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& C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.
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For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.
/fɔːr ˈmeni jɪrz pæst frʌm taɪm tuː taɪm aɪ hæv kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd ˈɑːrtəkəlz ɑːn spɔːrt ənd ˈnætʃərəl ˈhɪstəri tuː ˈveriəs ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
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It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈriːsəntli səˈdʒestɪd tuː miː ðæt aɪ ʃʊd ˈpʌblɪʃ ðiːz ˈɑːrtəkəlz ɪn bʊk fɔːrm ənd aɪ wɑːz ˈfɔːrtʃənət ɪˈnʌf tuː hæv frendz huː ˈkaɪndli ˈɔːfərd tuː ˈɪləstreɪt ðem/

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

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contributed verb US /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading “For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.”

illustrate verb US /ˈɪləstreɪt/

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.”

indebted adjective US /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading “& C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.”

journals noun US /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading “For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.”

loch noun US /lɑːk/

a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)

From this reading “& C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.”

milnes noun US /mɪlnz/

plural of “milne” — English writer of stories for children (1882-1956)

From this reading “See https:// RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES.”

publish verb US /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

put into print

From this reading “It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.”

Soho noun US /ˈsoʊhoʊ/

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading “& C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.”

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.

natural history adjective + noun

the scientific study of plants or animals (more observational than experimental) usually published in popular magazines rather than in academic journals

In this reading “For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.”

fortunate enough adjective + noun

In this reading “It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.”

many years adjective + noun

In this reading “For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.”

HAPPY DAYS adjective + noun

In this reading “& C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.”

HIGH HILLS adjective + noun counted as “high hill”

In this reading “& C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.”

years past noun + noun

In this reading “For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.”

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1

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From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

4

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From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

5

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From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

6

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From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A.

ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

BEYONDprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

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 & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

DAYSnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

FRIENDSnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

HAPPYadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

HIGHadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

HILLnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

HILLSnounUS /hɪlz/

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

https

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From this reading See https:// RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

INDEBTEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

KINSMEN

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From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

LOCHnounUS /lɑːk/

a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

LOVEnounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

Ltd

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From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

MANYadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

MILNESnounUS /mɪlnz/

plural of “milne” — English writer of stories for children (1882-1956)

From this reading See https:// RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES.

MONCKTON

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From this reading See https:// RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES.

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

PARTICULARLYadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

PASSEDverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

put into print

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/

in the recent past

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

RICHARD

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From this reading See https:// RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES.

RIVERnounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See https:// RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

sportnounUS /spɔːrt/

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

SquareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

THOSEdeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was recently suggested to me that I should publish these articles in book form, and I was fortunate enough to have friends who kindly offered to illustrate them.

WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

WHOMpronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading & C. Black, Ltd. 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1 TO ALL WHO LOVE THE HIGH HILLS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THOSE--MY DEAR KINSMEN AND FRIENDS (SOME OF WHOM HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND)--TO WHOM I AM INDEBTED FOR MANY HAPPY DAYS ON HILL, LOCH, AND RIVER.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading For many years past from time to time I have contributed articles on sport and natural history to various journals.

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