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From ploughshare to pulpit
From ploughshare to pulpit

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of From ploughshare to pulpit is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Gordon Stables • Curated US English Learning Edition
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_THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.
Willie had invited himself.
Willie would not be denied.
It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.
“I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.
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From ploughshare to pulpit

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of From ploughshare to pulpit is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.
Line 2
Willie had invited himself.
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Willie would not be denied.
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It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.
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“I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.

Learner Dictionary

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broth noun US /brɔːθ/

liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

From this reading “It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
closet noun US /ˈklɑːzət/

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading “It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.”

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determinedly adverb US /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/

with determination; in a determined manner

From this reading ““I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
flatly adverb US /ˈflætli/

in an unqualified manner

From this reading “It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.”

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Munro noun US /mənˈroʊ/

British writer of short stories (1870-1916)

From this reading “_THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.”

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oatmeal noun US /ˈoʊtmiːl/

porridge made of rolled oats

From this reading “It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.”

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rural adjective US /ˈrʊrəl/

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading “_THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.”

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swing verb US /swɪŋ/

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading “It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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big enough adjective + noun

In this reading “It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.”

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in a closet preposition + article + noun counted as “in … closet”

In this reading “It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.”

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live on verb + particle

continue to live and avoid dying

In this reading “It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.”

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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 It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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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 It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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BALLnounUS /bɔːl/

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Willie would not be denied.

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bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/

liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading “I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.

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catnounUS /kæt/

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.

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deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Willie would not be denied.

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determinedlyadverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/

with determination; in a determined manner

From this reading “I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.

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don't

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From this reading “I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.

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eggsnounUS /eɡz/

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

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

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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flatlyadverbUS /ˈflætli/

in an unqualified manner

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading “I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Willie had invited himself.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Willie had invited himself.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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HomenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.

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I'm

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From this reading “I don’t care,” cried Willie determinedly; “I’m going.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Willie had invited himself.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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KILBUIE

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From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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LOVE-DARG

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From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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milknounUS /mɪlk/

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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MunronounUS /mənˈroʊ/

British writer of short stories (1870-1916)

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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new-laid

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From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Willie would not be denied.

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oatmealnounUS /ˈoʊtmiːl/

porridge made of rolled oats

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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Sandie

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From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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sheep's-head

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From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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sleepnounUS /sliːp/

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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swingverbUS /swɪŋ/

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was all in vain that Sandie had told him flatly that he would be a stranger to all luxury, that he would have to live on milk, oatmeal, sheep’s-head broth, and new-laid eggs, and sleep in a closet not big enough to swing a cat in.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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Willie

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From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _THE LOVE-DARG--THE BALL AT KILBUIE_ Home with Sandie to his rural residence went Willie Munro.

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wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Willie would not be denied.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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