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Betty's Battles: An Everyday Story
Betty's Battles: An Everyday Story

Chapter I

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BY S. L. M.
_Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.
LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.
1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.
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Betty's Battles: An Everyday Story

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Betty's Battles: An Everyday Story is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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BY S. L. M.
/baɪ es el em/
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_Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.
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LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.
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1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.
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I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.
/aɪ θɪŋk ə fækt ɪz rɪˈviːld ɪn ðɪs ˈstɔːri wɪtʃ ɪz nɑːt ˈæktʃuːəli trænˈskraɪbd ɪn blæk ənd waɪt/

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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.

Cuba noun US /ˈkjuːbə/

a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba

From this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

Fourteenth adjective US /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

Mall noun US /mɔːl/

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

melbourne noun US /ˈmelbərn/

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

orderliness noun US /ˈɔːrdərlinəs/

the quality of appreciating method and system

From this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

publishing noun US /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading “_Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.”

toronto noun US /tərˈɑːntoʊ/

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

transcribed adjective US /trænˈskraɪbd/

recorded for broadcast

From this reading “I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

real pleasure adjective + noun

In this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

take up verb + adjective

pursue or resume

In this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

into the hands preposition + article + noun counted as “into … hands”

In this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

own dear verb + adjective

In this reading “1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.”

All words in this reading · 103

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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1

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From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

117

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From this reading LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.

120

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

121

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From this reading LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.

38

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

69

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/

in actual fact

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

BathnounUS /bæθ/

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

BattlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

Betty

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From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

Betty's

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

Bettys

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

Bourke

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY S. L. M.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

CAPEnounUS /keɪp/

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

CrossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.

CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/

a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

fightverbUS /faɪt/

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

GLASGOWnounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

helpedverbUS /helpt/

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

homesnounUS /hoʊmz/

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

Jabez

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

From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

Judd

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From this reading LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.

King'snounUS /kɪŋz/

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading BY S. L. M.

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: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.

LoopverbUS /luːp/

move in loops

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

LTD

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From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading BY S. L. M.

MallnounUS /mɔːl/

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

MELBOURNEnounUS /ˈmelbərn/

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

orderlinessnounUS /ˈɔːrdərlinəs/

the quality of appreciating method and system

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

PUBLISHINGnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

SnounUS /es/

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

From this reading BY S. L. M.

SALVATIONIST

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From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

SIMLA

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From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

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 I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

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

From this reading LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.

SUPPLIESnounUS /səˈplaɪz/

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

TORONTOnounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

TOWNnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/

recorded for broadcast

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

UnluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading _Author of "Jabez the Unlucky"_ THE SALVATIONIST PUBLISHING AND SUPPLIES, LTD.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading LONDON: 117-121 Judd Street, King's Cross, W.C.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

WELLINGTONnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

WestnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading I think a fact is revealed in this story which is not actually transcribed in black and white.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

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 1 GLASGOW: 38 Bath Street MELBOURNE: 69 Bourke Street NEW YORK: 120 West Fourteenth Street TORONTO: Albert Street CAPE TOWN: Loop Street WELLINGTON: Cuba Street SIMLA: The Mall I have derived real pleasure from the reading of "Betty's Battles," because I am sure if we can only get it into the hands of other "Bettys," that they will be inspired and helped to take up arms in their own cause, and fight, as Betty did, for the love and peace and orderliness of their own dear homes.

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