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Chapter 1 of Witch of the Glens is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19. Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_). Fool. _Briosag._ Witch, sorceress. _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
Chapter 1 of Witch of the Glens is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
From this reading “See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.”
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading “_Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).”
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.”
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading “Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).”
of grammatical gender
From this reading “Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).”
your grandmother
From this reading “_Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).”
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading “See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.”
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading “_Briosag._ Witch, sorceress.”
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In this reading “_Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).”
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From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
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From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
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From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
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From this reading Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).
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From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
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From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
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From this reading Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).
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From this reading Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
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From this reading _Briosag._ Witch, sorceress.
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From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
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From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
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From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Fool.
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).
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From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).
a room where books are kept
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
of grammatical gender
From this reading Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
your grandmother
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015005597078 Library of Congress catalog card number: 62-17071 19.
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From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
a woman sorcerer
From this reading _Briosag._ Witch, sorceress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Footprints in the Snow 229 _Amadain_ (masculine, _amadan_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading _Briosag._ Witch, sorceress.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Chlanna nan con, thigibh a sh’s gheibh sibh feoil._ “Sons of the dogs, come hither, and you shall have flesh” (Cameron war cry).
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Chapter 1 holds 404 sentences of Witch of the Glens, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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