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Banbury Chap Books and Nursery Toy Book
Banbury Chap Books and Nursery Toy Book

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Banbury Chap Books and Nursery Toy Book is here in full — 445 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.
They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.
Misspellings have generally been left uncorrected.
They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."
York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Banbury Chap Books and Nursery Toy Book

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Banbury Chap Books and Nursery Toy Book is here in full — 445 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/89 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.
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They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.
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Misspellings have generally been left uncorrected.
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They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."
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York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

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, and audio.

component noun US /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading “They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.”

directory noun US /dərˈektəri/

an alphabetical list of names and addresses

From this reading “They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.”

html noun US /ˌeɪtʃtiːeˈmel/

a set of tags and rules (conforming to SGML) for using them in developing hypertext documents

From this reading “They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.”

listed adjective US /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading “They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."”

omitting verb US /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading “They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.”

pic noun US /pɪk/

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

sequentially adverb US /səˈkwenʃəli/

in a consecutive manner

From this reading “They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.”

uncorrected adjective US /ˌʌnkərˈektɪd/

left faulty or wrong

From this reading “Misspellings have generally been left uncorrected.”

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0

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From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

800

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From this reading This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

Banbury

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

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Misspellings have generally been left uncorrected.

Bewick

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

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

black-and-whiteadjective

lacking hue or shades of grey; part white and part black

From this reading This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.

BOOKSnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

CHAPnounUS /tʃæp/

a boy or man

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

componentnounUS /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

cutverbUS /kʌt/

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

cutsnounUS /kʌts/

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

directorynounUS /dərˈektəri/

an alphabetical list of names and addresses

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/

a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

fileverbUS /faɪl/

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading Misspellings have generally been left uncorrected.

GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

GiftnounUS /ɡɪft/

something acquired without compensation

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

groupnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Misspellings have generally been left uncorrected.

htmlnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːeˈmel/

a set of tags and rules (conforming to SGML) for using them in developing hypertext documents

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

HullnounUS /hʌl/

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/

having the identity known or established

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.

imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

JacknounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/

large or big relative to something else

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Misspellings have generally been left uncorrected.

LionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

LITERATUREnounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

Misspellings

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

From this reading Misspellings have generally been left uncorrected.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

NN

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

NURSERYnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/

a child's room for a baby

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

picnounUS /pɪk/

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

plain-text

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

png

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

snounUS /es/

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

sequentiallyadverbUS /səˈkwenʃəli/

in a consecutive manner

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

ShoesnounUS /ʃuːz/

a particular situation

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This book has over 800 small black-and-white illustrations.

thumbnounUS /θʌm/

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

thumbnails

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

Tommy

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

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

TOYnounUS /tɔɪ/

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

uncorrectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkərˈektɪd/

left faulty or wrong

From this reading Misspellings have generally been left uncorrected.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading They are listed at the end of the text.] _The "White Lion," Banbury, early John Bewick._ _Early cuts used to illustrate "Tommy Two Shoes."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They can be found in the "images" directory associated with the html version of this file, in two forms: thumbnails, named in the form "thumb_NN_NN.png" numbered sequentially within each page (without leading 0's) larger images, named "pic_NN_NN.png" For this plain-text file, each illustration or group of illustrations is identified by number, omitting the "pic_" or "thumb_" component and the "png" extension.

XIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

XVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

Year'snounUS /jɪrz/

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading York and Hull editions._ _Early cut from "A New Year's Gift."_ _"Jack and the Giants," early York edition._] _BANBURY CHAP BOOKS_ and NURSERY TOY BOOK LITERATURE [of the XVIII. and Early XIX.

Chapter 1 of Banbury Chap Books and Nursery Toy Book by Edwin Pearson holds 445 sentences, grouped into 89 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 445 sentences of Banbury Chap Books and Nursery Toy Book, unabridged, divided into 89 reading sections.

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