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An Accidental Honeymoon

Chapter I

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Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.
"A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.
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FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.
I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.
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An Accidental Honeymoon

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of An Accidental Honeymoon is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.
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"A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.
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/ˈmɪstər/
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FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.
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I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.
/aɪ beɡ tuː ɪkˈspres maɪ ˈɡrætətuːd fɔːr hɪz pərˈmɪʃən tuː əˈveɪl ˌmaɪˈself ʌv ɪt/

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Bracelet noun US /ˈbreɪslət/

a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading “"A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.”

Clarence noun US /ˈklerəns/

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading “"A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.”

decorated adjective US /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading “Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.”

Fasten verb US /ˈfæsən/

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading “"A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.”

potter verb US /ˈpɑːtər/

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading “"A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.”

princeton noun US /ˈprɪnstən/

a university town in central New Jersey

From this reading “FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.”

Spur noun US /spɜːr/

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading “"A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.”

Underwood noun US /ˈʌndərwʊd/

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading “"A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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MADE USE adjective + noun

In this reading “FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.”

Strong Men adjective + noun

In this reading “"A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.”

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1.25

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From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

1.50

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From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

12

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From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

AVAILverbUS /əˈveɪl/

use to one's advantage

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

BEGverbUS /beɡ/

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

BOBverbUS /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

BraceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/

a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

CHARLESnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

ColoredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

DAVIDnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

etc

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

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

EXPRESSverbUS /ɪkˈspres/

give expression to

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

FastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

FRANCIS

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

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

Frontispiecenoun

an ornamental facade

From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

GRATITUDEnounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

HealthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

ITpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

JusticenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

MCDONALD

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

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

MennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

monounUS /moʊ/

an indefinitely short time

From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

MYSELFpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

netnounUS /net/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Colored Frontispiece by Martin Justice 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.25 net.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

PERMISSIONnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

POEMnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

POTTERverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

PRINCETONnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/

a university town in central New Jersey

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

SpurnounUS /spɜːr/

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

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 "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

StrongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I BEG TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR HIS PERMISSION TO AVAIL MYSELF OF IT.

UnderwoodnounUS /ˈʌndərwʊd/

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

USEnounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

WHITEnounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading FRANCIS CHARLES MCDONALD, OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, IS THE AUTHOR OF THE POEM, "BOB WHITE," MADE USE OF IN THIS STORY.

WomennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "A Story of Strong Men and Healthy Women" Colored Frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood 12mo, decorated cloth, $1.50 DAVID POTTER Author of "The Lady of the Spur," "I Fasten a Bracelet," etc.

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