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Cookery for Little Girls
Cookery for Little Girls

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Cookery for Little Girls is here in full — 53 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.
There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.
THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.
Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.
If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.
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Cookery for Little Girls

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Cookery for Little Girls is here in full — 53 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Line 1
The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.
/ðə ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ ˈdɪnər ɔːl ˈtʃɪldrən ɑːr ˈdiːpli ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz fɔːr ˈkʌmpəniː ənd ɪn ðə ˈɡetɪŋ ˈredi fɔːr ðə ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ ˈdɪnər ˈevəri ˈmʌðər wɪl faɪnd ɡʊd ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti tuː tiːtʃ hɜːr ˈlɪtəl ˈdɔːtər ˈmeni ˈvæljəbəl ˈlesənz/
Line 2
There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.
/ðer ɪz soʊ mʌtʃ tuː biː θɔːt ʌv æt ðɪs taɪm ənd soʊ mʌtʃ tuː biː dʌn ðæt ðə waɪz ˈwʊmən wɪl teɪk ðə tʃaɪld ˈɪntuː ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən ənd baɪ ˈfriːli dɪˈskʌsɪŋ plænz ɡet help ənd æt ðə seɪm taɪm treɪn hɜːr ˈɪntuː ðə raɪt weɪ tuː priˈper fɔːr ɡests/
Line 3
THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.
/ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ ˈmenjuː ɪn ðə fɜːrst pleɪs tɔːk ˈoʊvər wɪð hɜːr ənd ˌdɪˈsaɪd əˈbaʊt ðə ˈnʌmbər tuː biː ˌentərˈteɪnd ənd ðen ˈsetəl ɑːn ðə ˈmenjuː/
Line 4
Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.
/ɡet hɜːr tuː ɪkˈspres hɜːr əˈpɪnjənz ənd ɪf ðeɪ ɑːr ɡʊd let hɜːr siː ðæt juː əˈpruːv ðem baɪ ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ hɜːr səˈdʒestʃənz/
Line 5
If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

Learner Dictionary

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

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approve verb US /əˈpruːv/

give sanction to

From this reading “Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.”

consultation noun US /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading “There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.”

deciding noun US /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading “If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.”

discussing verb US /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading “There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.”

fare noun US /fer/

an agenda of things to do

From this reading “If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.”

menu noun US /ˈmenjuː/

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading “THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.”

suggestions noun US /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading “Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.”

Thanksgiving noun US /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading “The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.”

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.

deeply interested adverb + adjective

In this reading “The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.”

valuable lessons adjective + noun counted as “valuable lesson”

In this reading “The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.”

same time adjective + noun

In this reading “There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.”

proper form adjective + noun

In this reading “If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.”

prepare for verb + particle

prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant

In this reading “There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.”

wise woman adjective + noun

In this reading “There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.”

first place adjective + noun

In this reading “THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.”

talk over verb + particle

speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion

In this reading “THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.”

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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.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

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 The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/

give sanction to

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

billnounUS /bɪl/

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/

a female human offspring

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/

pleasantly occupied

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/

give expression to

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

farenounUS /fer/

an agenda of things to do

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

faultnounUS /fɔːlt/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

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

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/

in a free manner

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

guestsnounUS /ɡests/

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

how

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From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

MENUnounUS /ˈmenjuː/

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

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

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

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

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

plansnounUS /plænz/

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

prepareverbUS /priˈper/

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

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

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

wherein

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

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The Thanksgiving Dinner All children are deeply interested in preparations for company, and in the getting ready for the Thanksgiving dinner every mother will find good opportunity to teach her little daughter many valuable lessons.

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THANKSGIVING MENU In the first place, talk over with her and decide about the number to be entertained, and then settle on the menu.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There is so much to be thought of at this time and so much to be done that the wise woman will take the child into consultation, and by freely discussing plans get help and at the same time train her into the right way to prepare for guests.

writeverbUS /raɪt/

produce a literary work

From this reading If they are not good point out wherein they are at fault, and after deciding what dishes are to be served, show her how to write out the bill of fare in proper form.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Get her to express her opinions, and if they are good let her see that you approve them by following her suggestions.

Chapter 12 of Cookery for Little Girls by Olive Hyde Foster holds 53 sentences, grouped into 11 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 12 holds 53 sentences of Cookery for Little Girls, unabridged, divided into 11 reading sections.

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Dearest
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Little
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Girls
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Learned
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