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Careless Jane and Other Tales

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.
Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).
New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.
Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."
But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.
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Careless Jane and Other Tales

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Careless Jane and Other Tales is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.
/sʌm tekst staɪlz hæv bɪn prəˈzɜːrvd ɪn ðɪs tekst baɪ enˈkloʊzɪŋ bɪˈtwiːn ˈspeʃəl ˈkærəktərz/
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Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).
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New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.
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Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."
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But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

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Beet noun US /biːt/

biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop

From this reading “Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."”

enclosing noun US /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/

the act of enclosing something inside something else

From this reading “Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.”

Italic noun US /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading “Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).”

Ogress noun US /ˈoʊɡrəs/

(folklore) a female ogre

From this reading “Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."”

Stork noun US /stɔːrk/

large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage

From this reading “Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."”

styles noun US /staɪlz/

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.”

Thirteenth adjective US /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

underlines noun US /ˈʌndərlaɪnz/

plural of “underline” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading “Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).”

All words in this reading · 156

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103

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1902

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1904

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1907

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1909

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1910

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1911

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1913

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1915

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1916

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1917

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1918

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1920

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1921

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1923

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1924

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1925

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1926

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1927

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

1928

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

49

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

57

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

65

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

681

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From this reading New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.

73

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

81

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

91

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

agenounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

Ave

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From this reading New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.

BednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

BeetnounUS /biːt/

biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/

plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

capsnounUS /kæps/

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

caredverbUS /kerd/

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

ChildnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

ComeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

Dutton

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From this reading New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.

EnounUS /iː/

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

From this reading New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.

EighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

EighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

EleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/

the act of enclosing something inside something else

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

FifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

FourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

frocknounUS /frɑːk/

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

GrandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

grandmamma

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

insmall

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From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

Jane

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From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.

NineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

NinthnounUS /naɪnθ/

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

noisenounUS /nɔɪz/

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

OgressnounUS /ˈoʊɡrəs/

(folklore) a female ogre

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

PnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.

PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

pipesnounUS /paɪps/

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

PrintingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

RatnounUS /ræt/

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

RobbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

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

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

Sevent'nth

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

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

sewverbUS /soʊ/

fasten by sewing; do needlework

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

SixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/

coming next after the fifteenth in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

StorknounUS /stɔːrk/

large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

stylesnounUS /staɪlz/

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

TenthnounUS /tenθ/

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

ThirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

ThirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Some text styles have been preserved in this text by enclosing between special characters.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

TisnounUS /tɪz/

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

Tw'ty-first

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

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

TwentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

underlinesnounUS /ˈʌndərlaɪnz/

plural of “underline” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Italic text is enclosed by underlines (_italic_) and text insmall capitals is enclosed by pipes (|small caps|).

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

Webtoes

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

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Jane cared little for such things; She liked to make a noise; She used to run about all day, And shout, and play with boys.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

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 New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Ave.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Published April, 1902 _First Printing April, 1902_ _Second " November, 1904_ _Third " January, 1907_ _Fourth " February, 1909_ _Fifth " June, 1910_ _Sixth " September, 1911_ _Seventh " July, 1913_ _Eighth " May, 1915_ _Ninth " July, 1916_ _Tenth " October, 1917_ _Eleventh " December, 1918_ _Twelfth " February, 1920_ _Thirteenth " July, 1921_ _Fourteenth " April, 1923_ _Fifteenth " January, 1924_ _Sixteenth " November, 1924_ _Sevent'nth " March, 1925_ _Eighteenth " February, 1926_ _Nineteenth " October, 1926_ _Twentieth " August, 1927_ _Tw'ty-first " March, 1928_ _Printed in the United States of America_ The Child who would not go to Bed 49 The Beet 57 The Robber Rat 65 Grandfather Stork 73 Old Mother Webtoes 81 The Rabbit Witch 91 Peter and the Ogress 103 "Come Jane," said grandmamma one day, "'Tis time you learned to sew; At your age I could make a frock, And you should also know."

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