Chapter 2 of David Fleming's Forgiveness is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of David Fleming's Forgiveness is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day. Think what it is to grandfather. He would like it better if we were better bairns. I'm just glad of the rest." "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
Chapter 2 of David Fleming's Forgiveness is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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From this reading “"You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.”
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading “"You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.”
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “"You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I'm just glad of the rest."”
the father of your father or mother
From this reading “Think what it is to grandfather.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “"Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “I'm just glad of the rest."”
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “"You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
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From this reading He would like it better if we were better bairns.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He would like it better if we were better bairns.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I'm just glad of the rest."
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Think what it is to grandfather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would like it better if we were better bairns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm just glad of the rest."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He would like it better if we were better bairns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Think what it is to grandfather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Think what it is to grandfather.
and nothing more
From this reading I'm just glad of the rest."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He would like it better if we were better bairns.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I'm just glad of the rest."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Think what it is to grandfather.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He would like it better if we were better bairns.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Think what it is to grandfather.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would like it better if we were better bairns.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but, Davie, we mustna think light of the Sabbath-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're tired of your books," said Davie, with a little brotherly contempt in his voice.
Chapter 2 of David Fleming's Forgiveness by Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) Robertson holds 410 sentences, grouped into 82 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 2 holds 410 sentences of David Fleming's Forgiveness, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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