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Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted
Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.
And hence they call the glen The Cuagh Oir,” The Glen of the Cup of Gold.
At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.
On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.
Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.
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And hence they call the glenThe Cuagh Oir,” The Glen of the Cup of Gold.
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At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.
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On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.
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Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

Learner Dictionary

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bedded adjective US /ˈbedɪd/

deposited or arranged in horizontal layers

From this reading “THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.”

cup's noun US /kʌps/

possessive form of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading “THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.”

farmlands noun US /ˈfɑːrmlændz/

plural of “farmland” — a rural area where farming is practiced

From this reading “Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.”

gleams noun US /ɡliːmz/

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading “At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.”

loch noun US /lɑːk/

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

From this reading “At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.”

oval noun US /ˈoʊvəl/

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading “At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.”

sapphire adjective US /ˈsæfaɪər/

of something having the color of a blue sapphire

From this reading “At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.”

secluded adjective US /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

hidden from general view or use

From this reading “THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

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 THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

AroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

beddedadjectiveUS /ˈbedɪd/

deposited or arranged in horizontal layers

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/

the lower side of anything

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And hence they call the glen “The Cuagh Oir,” The Glen of the Cup of Gold.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

Cuagh

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From this reading And hence they call the glen “The Cuagh Oir,” The Glen of the Cup of Gold.

CUPnounUS /kʌp/

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

cup'snounUS /kʌps/

possessive form of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

depthsnounUS /depθs/

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

farmlandsnounUS /ˈfɑːrmlændz/

plural of “farmland” — a rural area where farming is practiced

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

GLENnounUS /ɡlen/

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

GOLDnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

Grampians

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From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

head-waters

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

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

henceadverbUS /hens/

for this reason

From this reading And hence they call the glen “The Cuagh Oir,” The Glen of the Cup of Gold.

hillsnounUS /hɪlz/

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

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

lieverbUS /laɪ/

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

liesnounUS /laɪz/

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

lochnounUS /lɑːk/

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

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

Oir

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From this reading And hence they call the glen “The Cuagh Oir,” The Glen of the Cup of Gold.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

red-browns

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From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

rimnounUS /rɪm/

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

sapphireadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/

of something having the color of a blue sapphire

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

hidden from general view or use

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

seednounUS /siːd/

a small hard fruit

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

skynounUS /skaɪ/

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

soilnounUS /sɔɪl/

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

Spey

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

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

springnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

steadings

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

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

stormverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/

the rays of the sun

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading And hence they call the glen “The Cuagh Oir,” The Glen of the Cup of Gold.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading At the bottom of the Cuagh, far down, a little loch gleams, an oval of emerald or of sapphire, according to the sky above that smiles into its depths.

vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Around the emerald or sapphire loch farmlands lie sunny and warm, set about their steadings, and are on this spring day vivid with green, or rich in their red-browns where the soil lies waiting for the seed.

white-lippedadjective

having white lips from fear or terror

From this reading On dark days the loch can gloom, and in storm it can rage, white-lipped, just like the people of the Glen.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GLEN OF THE CUP OF GOLD Just over the line of the Grampians, near the head-waters of the Spey, a glen, small and secluded, lies bedded deep among the hills,--a glen that when filled with sunlight on a summer day lies like a cup of gold; the gold all liquid and flowing over the cup's rim.

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