Chapter 8 of The Weans at Rowallan is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Weans at Rowallan is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening. "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery." "Somebuddy's stole it," said Honeybird. Mick challenged this statement. "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
Chapter 8 of The Weans at Rowallan is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any of various small breeds of fowl
From this reading “THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.”
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading “Mick challenged this statement.”
adult female chicken
From this reading “THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.”
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading “Mick challenged this statement.”
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading “THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.”
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “Mick challenged this statement.”
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “"Somebuddy's stole it," said Honeybird.”
(used informally) very small
From this reading “THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
any of various small breeds of fowl
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading Mick challenged this statement.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
adult female chicken
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Somebuddy's stole it," said Honeybird.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
and nothing more
From this reading "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading Mick challenged this statement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
building reserved for the officiating clergy
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Somebuddy's stole it," said Honeybird.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mick challenged this statement.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading "Somebuddy's stole it," said Honeybird.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mick challenged this statement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ould Rosie was out lukin' for it as I come past the presbytery."
(used informally) very small
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, it's just like what somebuddy 'ud do," Honeybird replied.
at the time that
From this reading THE BANTAM HEN "Father Ryan's lost his wee bantam hen," said Patsy when they were having supper one evening.
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