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Dad

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Dad is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Albert Payson Terhune • Curated US English Learning Edition
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_Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.
PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.
BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.
From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Dad

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Dad is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.
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PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.
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BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
/ˈbʊkbaɪndərz ənd ˈprɪntərz ˈbrʊklən en waɪ/
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Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.
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From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.
/frʌm wɔːlz ənd ruːfs hʌŋ ə ˈmɪriəd ʌv mɔːr ɔːr les sɔɪld əˈmerəkən flæɡz/

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bookbinders noun US /ˈbʊkbaɪndərz/

plural of “bookbinder” — a worker whose trade is binding books

From this reading “BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.”

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bronzed adjective US /brɑːnzd/

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading “Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.”

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brooklyn noun US /ˈbrʊklən/

a borough of New York City

From this reading “BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.”

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fighter noun US /ˈfaɪtər/

someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading “_Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.”

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Forties noun US /ˈfɔːrtiz/

the time of life between 40 and 50

From this reading “Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.”

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myriad noun US /ˈmɪriəd/

a large indefinite number

From this reading “From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.”

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plaza noun US /ˈplɑːzə/

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading “Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.”

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printers noun US /ˈprɪntərz/

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading “BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.”

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In this reading “Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

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AcrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading _Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.

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BOOKBINDERSnounUS /ˈbʊkbaɪndərz/

plural of “bookbinder” — a worker whose trade is binding books

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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BRAUNWORTH

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From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.

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bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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BROOKLYNnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/

a borough of New York City

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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CALEB

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From this reading _Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.

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capsnounUS /kæps/

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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COnounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.

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CONOVER

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

From this reading _Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.

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countermarched

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From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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crackverbUS /kræk/

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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etc

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From this reading _Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.

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FIGHTERnounUS /ˈfaɪtər/

someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading _Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.

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flagsnounUS /flæɡz/

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

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FortiesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtiz/

the time of life between 40 and 50

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

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heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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hungverbUS /hʌŋ/

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

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marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/

a large indefinite number

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

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NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/

not divisible by two

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

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plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PRESSverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.

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PRINTERSnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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regiment's

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From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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regimentalsnoun

the military uniform and insignia of a regiment

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/

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

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

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sun-glare

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

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

Pending verification
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading From walls and roofs hung a myriad of more or less soiled American flags.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Across the plaza, under the white sun-glare, marched and countermarched the crack regiment’s bronzed men in their heavy high caps and the rest of the odd regimentals of the late Forties.

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WOMANnounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _Author of_ “THE FIGHTER,” “CALEB CONOVER,” “THE WOMAN,” etc.

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YnounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 1 of Dad by Albert Payson Terhune holds 131 sentences, grouped into 27 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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