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Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2
Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2 is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SHAWL-STRAPS.
AUNT JO'S SCRAP-BAG.
AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'
LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.
_LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2 is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SHAWL-STRAPS.
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AUNT JO'S SCRAP-BAG.
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AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'
/ˈɔːθər ʌv ˈlɪtəl ˈwɪmən æn ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd ɡɜːrl ˈlɪtəl men ˈhɑːspɪtəl ˈsketʃəz/
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LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.
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_LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

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edges noun US /ˈedʒəz/

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading “_LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.”

fetter noun US /ˈfetər/

a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading “LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.”

gilt adjective US /ɡɪlt/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading “_LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.”

limited adjective US /ˈlɪmətəd/

small in range or scope

old-fashioned adjective US /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/

out of fashion

From this reading “AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'”

sketches noun US /ˈsketʃəz/

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading “AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'”

standard adjective US /ˈstændərd/

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading “_LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.”

writers noun US /ˈraɪtərz/

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

From this reading “_LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.”

All words in this reading · 49

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1

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From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

2

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

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

6

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From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

8

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From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

AUNTnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AUNT JO'S SCRAP-BAG.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

BOOKSnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

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

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

crownnounUS /kraʊn/

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

Dunstan's

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From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

FETTERnounUS /ˈfetər/

a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

FLEETnounUS /fliːt/

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

GIRLnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

HOSPITALnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

JO'S

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

From this reading AUNT JO'S SCRAP-BAG.

LANEnounUS /leɪn/

a narrow way or road

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/

small in range or scope

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

LOWadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

LOW'S

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

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

MARSTON

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

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

MENnounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

OLD-FASHIONEDadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/

out of fashion

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

POPULARadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

snounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

SAMPSON

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

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

SCRAP-BAG

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

From this reading AUNT JO'S SCRAP-BAG.

SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

SHAWL-STRAPS

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

From this reading SHAWL-STRAPS.

SKETCHESnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

SmalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

St

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

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

STANDARDadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading LONDON: SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY _LIMITED_, St. Dunstan's House, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

vo

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

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

WOMENnounUS /ˈwɪmən/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE WOMEN,' 'AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL,' 'LITTLE MEN,' 'HOSPITAL SKETCHES.'

WRITERSnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/

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

From this reading _LOW'S STANDARD SERIES OF BOOKS BY POPULAR WRITERS._ Small crown 8vo. cloth gilt, 2_s._; gilt edges, 2_s._ 6_d._ each 1.

Chapter 1 of Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2 by Louisa May Alcott holds 429 sentences, grouped into 86 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.

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Chapter 1 holds 429 sentences of Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2

Words and structures a reader meets early in Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Shawl-straps
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Scrap-bag
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Aunt Jo's scrap bag, Volume 2; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Author
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Little
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