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A Little House in War Time

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of A Little House in War Time is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TO THE REV.
ST.
GEORGE K. HYLAND, D.D.
“_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.
“God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Little House in War Time

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of A Little House in War Time is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TO THE REV.
/tuː ðə rev/
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ST.
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GEORGE K. HYLAND, D.D.
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“_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.
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“God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

Learner Dictionary

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authors noun US /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading ““_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.”

Beloved adjective US /bɪˈlʌvd/

dearly loved

From this reading ““God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.””

create verb US /kriˈeɪt/

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading ““God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.””

incomparable adjective US /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/

such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared

From this reading ““_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.”

Ordained adjective US /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading ““God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.””

philosopher noun US /fəˈlɑːsəfər/

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading ““_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.”

rev verb US /rev/

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading “TO THE REV.”

sentimental adjective US /ˌsentəˈmentəl/

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading ““_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.”

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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 “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

BELLAIRS

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From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

BelovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/

dearly loved

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

Creation's

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From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading GEORGE K. HYLAND, D.D.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

ETC

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From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

GARDENnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

GEORGEnounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading GEORGE K. HYLAND, D.D.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

God-like

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From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

GuidenounUS /ɡaɪd/

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

HYLAND

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

From this reading GEORGE K. HYLAND, D.D.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

INCOMPARABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/

such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

KnounUS /keɪ/

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading GEORGE K. HYLAND, D.D.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

moodnounUS /muːd/

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

OrdainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

proveverbUS /pruːv/

be shown or be found to be

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

REVverbUS /rev/

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading TO THE REV.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

SENTIMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

ST

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From this reading ST.

STAR-DREAMER

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From this reading “_Guide, philosopher, and friend_” AUTHORS OF “THE STAR-DREAMER,” “INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS,” “OUR SENTIMENTAL GARDEN,” ETC.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading TO THE REV.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TO THE REV.

watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “God gave all men all earth to love, But, since our hearts are small, Ordained for each one spot should prove Beloved over all; That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in God-like mood, May of our love create our earth And see that it is good.”

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George
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