Chapter 15 of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6. is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6. is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Ben_, the spence or parlour. _Blethers_, nonsensical talk. _Blewart_, a flower, the blue bottle, witch bells. _Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey. _Bobbin_, a weaver's quill or pirn.
Chapter 15 of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6. is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading “_Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey.”
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading “_Blethers_, nonsensical talk.”
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “_Ben_, the spence or parlour.”
pen made from a bird's feather
From this reading “_Bobbin_, a weaver's quill or pirn.”
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading “_Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey.”
possessive form of “weaver” — a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading “_Bobbin_, a weaver's quill or pirn.”
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading “_Blewart_, a flower, the blue bottle, witch bells.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Blewart_, a flower, the blue bottle, witch bells.
in addition
From this reading _Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading _Blewart_, a flower, the blue bottle, witch bells.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading _Ben_, the spence or parlour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Blethers_, nonsensical talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Blewart_, a flower, the blue bottle, witch bells.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading _Blewart_, a flower, the blue bottle, witch bells.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading _Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey.
a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
From this reading _Bobbin_, a weaver's quill or pirn.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading _Blewart_, a flower, the blue bottle, witch bells.
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading _Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey.
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
From this reading _Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading _Blewart_, a flower, the blue bottle, witch bells.
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading _Blethers_, nonsensical talk.
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading _Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Ben_, the spence or parlour.
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading _Ben_, the spence or parlour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Bobbin_, a weaver's quill or pirn.
pen made from a bird's feather
From this reading _Bobbin_, a weaver's quill or pirn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Ben_, the spence or parlour.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _Blethers_, nonsensical talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Ben_, the spence or parlour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey.
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading _Bob_, nosegay, bunch, or tuft; also to curtsey.
possessive form of “weaver” — a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading _Bobbin_, a weaver's quill or pirn.
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading _Blewart_, a flower, the blue bottle, witch bells.
Chapter 15 of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6. by Charles [Editor] Rogers holds 429 sentences, grouped into 86 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 15 holds 429 sentences of The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6., unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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