Chapter I

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

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum

From this reading Amsterdam, in Holland, it was, the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims.

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

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

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

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

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From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

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From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

a youthful male person

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

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From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

something used to beautify

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

someone who is a detective

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

a quick look

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

coins made of gold

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading Amsterdam, in Holland, it was, the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims.

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From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading Amsterdam, in Holland, it was, the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims.

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

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Amsterdam, in Holland, it was, the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims.

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From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

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

From this reading Amsterdam, in Holland, it was, the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Amsterdam, in Holland, it was, the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

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From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

above and across; more than

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading Amsterdam, in Holland, it was, the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims.

a light shade of red

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

having a point

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

To recall to mind.

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

plural of “story” — 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 “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

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From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

lacking natural ease

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

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

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

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

From this reading Amsterdam, in Holland, it was, the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sun, a ball of soft, gold light, showed now through the haze, and suddenly, like a fairy place the city appeared.

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

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

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

From this reading Amsterdam, in Holland, it was, the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Peering over the edge of the boat rail, Love strained her weary, blue eyes for a glimpse of land.

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

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

in or at the place that

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

which person or people

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

plural of “windmill” — a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were tall, shining towers, gold church spires, pointed roofs with wide, red chimneys where the storks stood in one-legged fashion, and great windmills with their long arms stretched out to catch the four winds.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “What To Do for Uncle Sam,” “Boys and Girls Of Pioneer Days” and other stories CONTENTS The Pink Tulip Big Hawk’s Decoration The Soap Making of Remember Biddle The Beacon Tree The Jack-O’-Lantern Witch The Iron Stove A Boston Tea Party The Deacon’s Grasshopper Patience Arnold’s Sampler The Star Lady The Flag of Their Regiment The Boy Who Had Never Seen An Indian Dick, the Youngest Soldier Betsy’s Guest