Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

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

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

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

From this reading There are neighbouring families, including the Nesbitt's, in a similar status.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

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

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading There are neighbouring families, including the Nesbitt's, in a similar status.

a social unit living together

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

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

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

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

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

a Scottish church

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

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 On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

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From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading There are neighbouring families, including the Nesbitt's, in a similar status.

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From this reading There are neighbouring families, including the Nesbitt's, in a similar status.

not any; not one

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

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

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

possessive form of “robertson” — United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading There are neighbouring families, including the Nesbitt's, in a similar status.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading There are neighbouring families, including the Nesbitt's, in a similar status.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

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

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

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

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

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

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

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

From this reading By Margaret Robertson ________________________________________________________________________ This author's books tend to be a bit religious, and this is no exception.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The family settle on a small farm, bringing up the children, including Christie, in a good Christian manner.

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

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the mother's death the Redfern family moved to Canada, where there was a strong Scottish tradition, with preacher and kirk much as they had been in Scotland, and with many of the services in Gaelic, the language which many of these Scottish emigrants had spoken since their birth.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As with other of Mrs Robertson's books much of the action takes place in the young girls' minds, and we do not have a lot to do with the four boys of the family.