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Ciphers for the Little Folks

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Ciphers for the Little Folks is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts
These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.
Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.
The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.
Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Ciphers for the Little Folks

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Ciphers for the Little Folks is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts
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These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.
/ðiːz ˈlesənz ɑːr priˈzentɪd æz səˈdʒestʃənz wɪð ðə aɪˈdiːə ðæt ðə ˈtiːtʃər ɔːr ˈperənt wɪl əˈdæpt ˈleŋθən ˈʃɔːrtən ɔːr ˈriːˈmeɪk æz ðə niːdz ʌv ðə ˈlɪtəl foʊk dɪˈmænd/
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Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.
/ðer ˈvæljuː wɪl dɪˈpend ɑːn ðə weɪ ɪn wɪtʃ ðeɪ ɑːr brɔːt bɪˈfɔːr ðə ˈtʃɪldrən/
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The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.
/ðə eɪm ɪz nɑːt tuː ˌɪmˈpoʊz ɑːn ˈtʃɪldrən əˈdʌlt ˈnɑːlədʒ ənd əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts bʌt tuː əˈfɔːrd ðem ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz ðæt ɑːn ðer oʊn əˈkaʊnt əˈpiːl tuː ðem ənd æt ðə seɪm taɪm hæv ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl ˈvæljuː ənd səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
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Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

adapt verb US /əˈdæpt/

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

From this reading “These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.”

adult noun US /əˈdʌlt/

a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading “The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.”

Cultivating verb US /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

From this reading “A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts”

Designing noun US /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading “A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts”

lengthen verb US /ˈleŋθən/

make longer

From this reading “These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.”

remake verb US /ˈriːˈmeɪk/

make new

From this reading “These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.”

shorten verb US /ˈʃɔːrtən/

make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

From this reading “These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.”

Stimulate verb US /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/

act as a stimulant

From this reading “A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts”

Word partnerships in these lines

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

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

Observant Eye adjective + noun

In this reading “A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts”

same time adjective + noun

In this reading “The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.”

depend on verb + particle

be contingent on

In this reading “Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.”

own account verb + noun

In this reading “The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.”

impose on verb + particle

In this reading “The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.”

deal of verb + particle

In this reading “Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

adaptverbUS /əˈdæpt/

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/

a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/

be able to spare or give up

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

aimverbUS /eɪm/

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

Alban

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

AlphabetnounUS /ˈælfəbet/

a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

AppendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.

CultivatingverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

dealverbUS /diːl/

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.

DesignedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

DesigningnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/

relating to the process of education

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

EyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

folknounUS /foʊk/

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

Francis

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

GreatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

handsnounUS /hændz/

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

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

handworknoun

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

HelennounUS /ˈhelən/

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

InterestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

lengthenverbUS /ˈleŋθən/

make longer

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

Louise

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

MethodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

needsadverbUS /niːdz/

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

ObservantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

OriginnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

parentnounUS /ˈperənt/

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

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

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

ReadingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

remakeverbUS /ˈriːˈmeɪk/

make new

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

Ricketts

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/

make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

the quality of being significant

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

St

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

StimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/

act as a stimulant

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

TeachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

the profession of a teacher

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.

thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The aim is not to impose on children adult knowledge and accomplishments, but to afford them experiences that on their own account appeal to them, and at the same time have educational value and significance.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

UsenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.

Verulam

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

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/

(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Children should have a great deal of handwork; they do their best thinking when they are planning something to do with their hands.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Their value will depend on the way in which they are brought before the children.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading These lessons are presented as suggestions with the idea that the teacher or parent will adapt, lengthen, shorten, or remake, as the needs of the little folk demand.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

WritingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

the act of creating written works

From this reading A Method of Teaching The Greatest Work of Sir Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban Designed to Stimulate Interest in Reading, Writing and Number Work, by Cultivating the Use of an Observant Eye With an Appendix on the Origin, History and Designing of the Alphabet _By_ Helen Louise Ricketts

Chapter 1 of Ciphers for the Little Folks by Dorothy Crain holds 118 sentences, grouped into 24 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Method
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Teaching
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Greatest
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Francis
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