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A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl
A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Chapter 12 of A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl by Caroline French, -1923 Benton holds 103 sentences, grouped into 21 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 12 of A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl contain?

Chapter 12 holds 103 sentences of A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl, unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 12 of A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl by Caroline French, -1923 Benton exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 103 sentences, grouped into 21 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 12 of A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl?

Work through the 21 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 21 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 12 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

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Yes. All 1156 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #30897 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #30897, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl take to read?

About 96 minutes of reading across 232 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl

Words and structures a reader meets early in A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Little
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cloth
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Decorative
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Small
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MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.
You can get ready as soon as possible."
"Which apron?" asked the little girl, curiously.
"No apron at all," said her aunt; "your hat and coat.
We are going a-marketing.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of A Little Housekeeping Book for a Little Girl is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.
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You can get ready as soon as possible."
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"Which apron?" asked the little girl, curiously.
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"No apron at all," said her aunt; "your hat and coat.
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We are going a-marketing.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Because conjunction US /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading “MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.”

Have auxiliary verb US /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.”

Must modal verb US /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.”

None pronoun US /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading “MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.”

Something pronoun US /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.”

All words in this reading · 55

Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

a-marketing

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From this reading We are going a-marketing.

ACCOUNTS

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From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

all

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

From this reading "No apron at all," said her aunt; "your hat and coat.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

apron

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

From this reading "Which apron?" asked the little girl, curiously.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading We are going a-marketing.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

asked

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

From this reading "Which apron?" asked the little girl, curiously.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

Aunt

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From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

breakfast-time

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You can get ready as soon as possible."

coat

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

From this reading "No apron at all," said her aunt; "your hat and coat.

curiously

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

From this reading "Which apron?" asked the little girl, curiously.

get

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

From this reading You can get ready as soon as possible."

girl

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

From this reading "Which apron?" asked the little girl, curiously.

give

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

going

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

From this reading We are going a-marketing.

hat

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

From this reading "No apron at all," said her aunt; "your hat and coat.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "No apron at all," said her aunt; "your hat and coat.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

KEEPING

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

lesson

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

little

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

From this reading "Which apron?" asked the little girl, curiously.

Margaret's

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

MARKETING

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

mentioned

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

much

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "No apron at all," said her aunt; "your hat and coat.

nonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

other

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

possible

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

From this reading You can get ready as soon as possible."

Pretty

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

ready

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

From this reading You can get ready as soon as possible."

said

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

soon

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

From this reading You can get ready as soon as possible."

teachers

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "Which apron?" asked the little girl, curiously.

think

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

thought

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

to-day

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

turn

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

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are going a-marketing.

WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Which apron?" asked the little girl, curiously.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MARKETING AND KEEPING ACCOUNTS "I think it must be my turn to give you your lesson to-day," said Margaret's Pretty Aunt at breakfast-time, "because I have thought of something none of your other teachers have as much as mentioned.