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Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 16
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 16

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 16 is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By John Mackay [Compiler] Wilson • Curated US English Learning Edition
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But I did not know what was awaiting myself.
Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.
The look-out from the mast-head sang out-- "Sail, ahoy!"
"Where away?" cried the officer on duty.
"Nor-west, on our lee-beam."
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Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 16

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 16 is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
But I did not know what was awaiting myself.
/bʌt aɪ dɪd nɑːt noʊ wʌt wɑːz əˈweɪtɪŋ ˌmaɪˈself/
Line 2
Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.
/sʌm fjuː deɪz ˈæftər ðɪs ɪˈvent wiː wɜːr ˈstændɪŋ ˈʌndər ˈiːzi seɪl ˈlɪstləsli ˈɡeɪzɪŋ ˈoʊvər ðə ˌɪˈmens ɪkˈspæns ʌv ˈwɔːtərz wɪð ɔːl aɪz ʃɑːrp fɔːr ə seɪl ʌv sʌm kaɪnd ɔːr ˈʌðər tuː breɪk ðə məˈnɑːtəni ʌv ˈaʊər ˈlɪstləs laɪf/
Line 3
The look-out from the mast-head sang out-- "Sail, ahoy!"
Line 4
"Where away?" cried the officer on duty.
/wer əˈweɪ kraɪd ðə ˈɔːfəsər ɑːn ˈduːti/
Line 5
"Nor-west, on our lee-beam."

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awaiting verb US /əˈweɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading “But I did not know what was awaiting myself.”

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event noun US /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading “Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.”

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expanse noun US /ɪkˈspæns/

a wide scope

From this reading “Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.”

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immense adjective US /ˌɪˈmens/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading “Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.”

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listless adjective US /ˈlɪstləs/

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading “Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.”

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listlessly adverb US /ˈlɪstləsli/

in a listless manner

From this reading “Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.”

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monotony noun US /məˈnɑːtəni/

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading “Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.”

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sang noun US /sæŋ/

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading “The look-out from the mast-head sang out-- "Sail, ahoy!"”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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break the monotony verb + article + noun counted as “break … monotony”

In this reading “Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.”

318 times in 426,211 chapters
few days adjective + noun

In this reading “Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.”

43,567 times in 426,211 chapters
on duty preposition + noun

In this reading “"Where away?" cried the officer on duty.”

5,209 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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ahoy

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

From this reading The look-out from the mast-head sang out-- "Sail, ahoy!"

Pending verification
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 Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading But I did not know what was awaiting myself.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Where away?" cried the officer on duty.

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breakverbUS /breɪk/

terminate

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I did not know what was awaiting myself.

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criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Where away?" cried the officer on duty.

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daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But I did not know what was awaiting myself.

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dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "Where away?" cried the officer on duty.

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easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/

a wide scope

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The look-out from the mast-head sang out-- "Sail, ahoy!"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading But I did not know what was awaiting myself.

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immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But I did not know what was awaiting myself.

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lee-beam

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

From this reading "Nor-west, on our lee-beam."

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lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/

in a listless manner

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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look-out

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

From this reading The look-out from the mast-head sang out-- "Sail, ahoy!"

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mast-head

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

From this reading The look-out from the mast-head sang out-- "Sail, ahoy!"

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monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading But I did not know what was awaiting myself.

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Nor-west

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

From this reading "Nor-west, on our lee-beam."

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But I did not know what was awaiting myself.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "Where away?" cried the officer on duty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Where away?" cried the officer on duty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The look-out from the mast-head sang out-- "Sail, ahoy!"

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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
sailverbUS /seɪl/

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sangnounUS /sæŋ/

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading The look-out from the mast-head sang out-- "Sail, ahoy!"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading But I did not know what was awaiting myself.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But I did not know what was awaiting myself.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where away?" cried the officer on duty.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some few days after this event, we were standing under easy sail, listlessly gazing over the immense expanse of waters, with all eyes sharp for a sail of some kind or other, to break the monotony of our listless life.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 6 of Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 16 by John Mackay [Compiler] Wilson holds 435 sentences, grouped into 87 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.

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Scotland
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Historical
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Traditionary
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