Chapter 7 of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6. is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6. is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished. [134] Sutherlanders, or Caithness men. [135] Banner. [136] Monro of Fowlis. [137] Rose of Kilravock and his clan.
Chapter 7 of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6. is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “abolish” — do away with
From this reading “_eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.”
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading “[135] Banner.”
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading “[137] Rose of Kilravock and his clan.”
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading “_eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.”
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading “_eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.”
the force of workers available
From this reading “[134] Sutherlanders, or Caithness men.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “[137] Rose of Kilravock and his clan.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “_eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.”
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From this reading [134] Sutherlanders, or Caithness men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [135] Banner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [136] Monro of Fowlis.
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From this reading [137] Rose of Kilravock and his clan.
past form of “abolish” — do away with
From this reading _eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [137] Rose of Kilravock and his clan.
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading [135] Banner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [134] Sutherlanders, or Caithness men.
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading [137] Rose of Kilravock and his clan.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [136] Monro of Fowlis.
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading _eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading _eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [137] Rose of Kilravock and his clan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [137] Rose of Kilravock and his clan.
the force of workers available
From this reading [134] Sutherlanders, or Caithness men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [136] Monro of Fowlis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [136] Monro of Fowlis.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [134] Sutherlanders, or Caithness men.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading [137] Rose of Kilravock and his clan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [134] Sutherlanders, or Caithness men.
but in spite of that
From this reading _eidi_,) _i.e._, Highland garb, not yet abolished.
Chapter 7 of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6. by Charles [Editor] Rogers holds 413 sentences, grouped into 83 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 7 holds 413 sentences of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6., unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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