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Chapter X · Chapter 10

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But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.
Burns.
The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.
Bothwell Lines.
When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.
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Old Mortality, Volume 2.

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Old Mortality, Volume 2. is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.
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Burns.
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The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.
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Bothwell Lines.
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When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

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coats noun US /koʊts/

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading “The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.”

hark verb US /hɑːrk/

listen; used mostly in the imperative

From this reading “But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.”

hue noun US /hjuː/

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading “The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.”

Morton noun US /ˈmɔːrtən/

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading “When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.”

outposts noun US /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading “When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.”

peculiarly adverb US /pɪˈkjuːljərli/

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading “When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.”

proportional adjective US /prəˈpɔːrʃənəl/

properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by “to”

From this reading “When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.”

reddish adjective US /ˈredɪʃ/

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading “The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.”

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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 Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

blewverbUS /bluː/

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

Bothwell

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From this reading Bothwell Lines.

BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading Burns.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

CameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

Claid

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From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

coatsnounUS /koʊts/

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/

a branch of knowledge

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/

provide entertainment for

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

FivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

harkverbUS /hɑːrk/

listen; used mostly in the imperative

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

huenounUS /hjuː/

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

langer

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From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

LinesnounUS /laɪnz/

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Bothwell Lines.

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 The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

Lowdien

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From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/

kept in good condition

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

Mallisha

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

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

nae

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

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

proportionaladjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənəl/

properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by “to”

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

tentnounUS /tent/

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

There's

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From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading But, hark! the tent has changed its voice, There's peace and rest nae langer.

well-orderedadjective

ordered well

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading When Morton had left the well-ordered outposts of the regular army, and arrived at those which were maintained by his own party, he could not but be peculiarly sensible of the difference of discipline, and entertain a proportional degree of fear for the consequences.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Lowdien Mallisha they Came with their coats of blew; Five hundred men from London came, Claid in a reddish hue.

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