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Stories by English Authors — Scotland

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of Stories by English Authors — Scotland is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.
But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.
What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.
Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.
Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”
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Stories by English Authors — Scotland

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of Stories by English Authors — Scotland is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.
/sɜːr dʒɑːn wiː wɪl ɪɡˈzæmɪn ðə ˈsɜːrvənts ˈstiːvən ðæt ɪz bʌt ˈriːzənəbəl/
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But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.
Line 3
What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.
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Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.
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Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

flit verb US /flɪt/

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading “Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.””

groom verb US /ɡruːm/

educate for a future role or function

From this reading “But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.”

ken noun US /ken/

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading “Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.””

lackey noun US /ˈlæki/

a male servant (especially a footman)

From this reading “But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.”

lass noun US /læs/

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

From this reading “But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.”

pipes noun US /paɪps/

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading “Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.”

rent verb US /rent/

let for money

From this reading “What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.”

stoutly adverb US /ˈstaʊtli/

in a resolute manner

From this reading “But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.”

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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 But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

Ae

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From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

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 But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

armnounUS /ɑːrm/

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

bagnounUS /bæɡ/

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

begverbUS /beɡ/

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(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 Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

fairadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

fasherie

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

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

flitverbUS /flɪt/

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

groomverbUS /ɡruːm/

educate for a future role or function

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

gudesire

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From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

kennounUS /ken/

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

lackeynounUS /ˈlæki/

a male servant (especially a footman)

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

lassnounUS /læs/

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

maun

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

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

ony

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

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

payverbUS /peɪ/

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/

yielding a fair profit

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

pipesnounUS /paɪps/

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

quean

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

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

Redgauntlet

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From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

rentverbUS /rent/

let for money

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

sakenounUS /seɪk/

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

siller

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From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

Steenie

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

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/

in a resolute manner

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading But lackey and lass, and page and groom, all denied stoutly that they had ever seen such a bag of money as my gudesire described.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Ae quean had noticed something under his arm, but she took it for the pipes.

unluckilyadverb

by bad luck

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

waur

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From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What saw waur, he had unluckily not mentioned to any living soul of them his purpose of paying his rent.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Sir John._ We will examine the servants, Stephen; that is but reasonable.

yepronounUS /jiː/

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Sir John Redgauntlet ordered the servants out of the room and then said to my gudesire, “Now, Steenie, ye see ye have fair play; and, as I have little doubt ye ken better where to find the siller than ony other body, I beg in fair terms, and for your own sake, that you will end this fasherie; for, Stephen, ye maun pay or flit.”

Chapter 7 of Stories by English Authors — Scotland by J. M. (James Matthew) [Contributor] Barrie holds 181 sentences, grouped into 37 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.

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