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Daddy Takes Us to the Garden The Daddy
Daddy Takes Us to the Garden The Daddy

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Daddy Takes Us to the Garden The Daddy is here in full — 212 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Howard Roger Garis • Curated US English Learning Edition
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MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."
"Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"
"Lots of fun!"
Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.
Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Daddy Takes Us to the Garden The Daddy

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Daddy Takes Us to the Garden The Daddy is here in full — 212 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."
Line 2
"Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"
Line 3
"Lots of fun!"
/lɑːts ʌv fʌn/
Line 4
Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.
Line 5
Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.
/ˈiːɡərli ðə tuː ˈtʃɪldrən wɑːtʃt waɪl ðer ˈfɑːðər ˈoʊpənd ðə ˈpækədʒ hiː hæd brɔːt ʌp frʌm daʊn taʊn wen hiː keɪm hoʊm tuː ˈsʌpər/

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Blake noun US /bleɪk/

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading “MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."”

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cleared adjective US /klɪrd/

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading “MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."”

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Daddy noun US /ˈdædi/

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."”

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dishes noun US /ˈdɪʃəz/

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

From this reading “MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."”

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Eagerly adverb US /ˈiːɡərli/

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading “Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.”

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fun noun US /fʌn/

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading “"Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"”

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Lots noun US /lɑːts/

a large number or amount

From this reading “"Lots of fun!"”

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package noun US /ˈpækədʒ/

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading “Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.”

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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 MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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AnythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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BlakenounUS /bleɪk/

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

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

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/

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

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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EagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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funnounUS /fʌn/

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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GARDENnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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Hal

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From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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I'll

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From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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LotsnounUS /lɑːts/

a large number or amount

From this reading "Lots of fun!"

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Mab

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From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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MAKINGnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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NowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/

in or at or to some place

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

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whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Anything Daddy Blake did was fun for Hal and Mab, whether it was playing a game, or taking them somewhere.

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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Eagerly the two children watched while their father opened the package he had brought up from down town when he came home to supper.

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Won't

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From this reading "Oh, are YOU going to play it, too?" asked Hal in delight "Won't that be fun, Mab?"

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MAKING A GARDEN "Now children," began Daddy Blake, as the table was cleared of the dishes, when supper had been finished, "I'll start to tell you about the garden game we are going to play."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 2 of Daddy Takes Us to the Garden The Daddy by Howard Roger Garis holds 212 sentences, grouped into 43 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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