Chapter I

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From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ EDITH WILHELMINA LAWSON, A.B

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ EDITH WILHELMINA LAWSON, A.B

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

a ringing sound

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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 _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

possessive form 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 Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

informal terms for dogs

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

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 _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

the basic unit of money in Vietnam

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ EDITH WILHELMINA LAWSON, A.B

conformity or harmony

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

young domestic cat

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

participate in games or sport

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

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

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

plural of “puppy” — a young dog

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

obscene terms for female genitals

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

the provincial capital of Saskatchewan

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

a city in northern Illinois

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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 Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

the words of something written

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ EDITH WILHELMINA LAWSON, A.B

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

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

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

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Primary Teacher, Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools Author of Better Health for Little Americans_ _Illustrated by_ Ludwig and Regina _and_ Leone Schwem _Printed in the United States of America_ Kindness to Animals 7 Our Pets 9 Dogs and Puppies A Little Dog 12 My Dog 13

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 41 What Kittens Do 42 The Pussy Cat 44 The Kitten’s Food 45 Two Friends 47 The Kitten at Play 49 The Kitten and the Falling Leaves 50 Keeping Clean 51 The Cat and the Rat 52 The Ways of a Cat 53 The Cat and the Dog 54

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

From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ EDITH WILHELMINA LAWSON, A.B

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Spot 29 A Loving Friend 30 The Dog and the Frog 31 The Story of a Dog and a Cat 33 The Dog’s Food 35 Kittens and Cats Willing to Help 38 How My Kitten Plays 39 Ding Dong!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Other Dogs 14 A True Dog Story 15 My Uncle’s Dog 16 A Little Doggy 17 Harriet and the Dog 18 Ben 19 Donald’s Pet Dog 21 A Brave Dog 23 Pal 24 “Doggy, You Must Promise” 25 A Queer Mother Dog 26 One Little Dog 28