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A Child's Story Garden
A Child's Story Garden

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.
This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.
For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."
Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.
He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.
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A Child's Story Garden

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of A Child's Story Garden is here in full — 983 sentences across 197 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.
/ðiːz səˈlektɪd ˈstɔːriz hæv bɪn juːzd baɪ ˈtiːtʃərz ʌv ðə ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən ənd ˈpraɪmeri ɡreɪdz ɪn ðə ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs skuːlz/
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This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.
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For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."
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Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.
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He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.
/hiː lɪvd ɪn ðə ɡreɪt ˈpæləs wɪð hɪz ˈfɑːðər ənd ðə ˈdʒentəl kwiːn hɪz ˈmʌðər/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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compiled verb US /kəmˈpaɪld/

past form of “compile” — get or gather together

From this reading “This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.”

Fords noun US /fɔːrdz/

plural of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading “For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."”

indebtedness noun US /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/

an obligation to pay money to another party

From this reading “For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."”

Indianapolis noun US /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/

the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race

From this reading “These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.”

kindergarten noun US /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/

a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school

From this reading “These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.”

McPherson noun US /məkˈfɜːrsən/

United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)

From this reading “For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."”

selections noun US /səˈlekʃənz/

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading “For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."”

Siegfried noun US /ˈsiːɡfriːd/

(German mythology) mythical German warrior hero of the Nibelungenlied who takes possession of the accursed treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it and awakens Brynhild and is eventually killed

From this reading “Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.”

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4

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From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

addverbUS /æd/

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

Adkinson

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

AnxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

Beecher's

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

Bessie

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

BrownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

children's

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

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

ConounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

ComingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/

past form of “compile” — get or gather together

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

DeVere

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

Edith

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

Eldridge

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

Erskine

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

FordsnounUS /fɔːrdz/

plural of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.

GillnounUS /ɡɪl/

a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

GoingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.

Hulburt

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/

an obligation to pay money to another party

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

IndianapolisnounUS /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/

the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

kindergartennounUS /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/

a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

Kirlin

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

LeafnounUS /liːf/

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

Leonore

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.

Martha

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

McPhersonnounUS /məkˈfɜːrsən/

United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.

mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

Neil

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

Norwood

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From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.

primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

queennounUS /kwiːn/

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading He lived in the great palace with his father and the gentle queen, his mother.

RevverbUS /rev/

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

SarahnounUS /ˈserə/

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

SchoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/

chosen in preference to another

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

SiegfriednounUS /ˈsiːɡfriːd/

(German mythology) mythical German warrior hero of the Nibelungenlied who takes possession of the accursed treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it and awakens Brynhild and is eventually killed

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

Siegmund

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From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

TeachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading These selected stories have been used by teachers of the kindergarten and primary grades in the Indianapolis Schools.

Wachstetter

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

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

WardnounUS /wɔːrd/

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Primary Teacher School No. 4 Indianapolis,--Indiana Illustrations by Siegfried was the son of the good King Siegmund.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For material used we gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to: Rev. Neil McPherson, Sarah L. Kirlin, Leonore D. Eldridge, Martha A. Gill, Bessie Brown Adkinson, Edith D. Wachstetter, Grace Erskine DeVere, Fords Hulburt Publishing Co., for the selections, "The Anxious Leaf" and "Coming and Going" from Henry Ward Beecher's, "Norwood."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading This little book has been compiled for mothers and teachers with the purpose of meeting a demand for children's literature that will not only add to the child's literary culture, but will also suggest high ideals through the story form.

Chapter 1 of A Child's Story Garden by Elizabeth [Compiler] Heber holds 983 sentences, grouped into 197 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.

What does chapter 1 of A Child's Story Garden contain?

Chapter 1 holds 983 sentences of A Child's Story Garden, unabridged, divided into 197 reading sections.

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