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Dramatized Rhythm Plays Mother Goose
Dramatized Rhythm Plays Mother Goose

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Dramatized Rhythm Plays Mother Goose is here in full — 459 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.
_This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.
The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.
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Dramatized Rhythm Plays Mother Goose

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Dramatized Rhythm Plays Mother Goose is here in full — 459 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/91 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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/sʌm saɪts wɪl əˈlaʊ juː tuː ˈdaʊnloʊd ðiːz faɪlz ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli ɪf soʊ lʊk ɪn ðə faɪlz dərˈektəri əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd wɪð ðə ˌeɪtʃtiːeˈmel tekst/
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Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.
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_This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.
/ðɪs bʊk ɪz ˈfʊli prəˈtektɪd baɪ ˈkɑːpiraɪt ənd ˈnʌθɪŋ ðæt əˈpɪrz ɪn ɪt meɪ biː riˈprɪntɪd ɔːr ˌriːprəˈduːst ɪn ˈeni ˈmænər ˈiːðər ˈhoʊli ɔːr ɪn pɑːrt fɔːr ˈeni juːs ˌwʌˈtevər wɪˈθaʊt ˈspeʃəl ˈrɪtən pərˈmɪʃən ʌv ðə ˈkɑːpiraɪt ˈoʊnər ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈrɪðmɪk pleɪz kəmˈpaɪld baɪ ˈmɪstər dʒɑːn en ˈrɪtʃərdz ʌv ðə ˈnuːərk dɪˈpɑːrtmənt ʌv ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən hæv bɪn dɪˈvaɪzd tuː miːt ðə niːdz ɪn ðə trænˈzɪʃən ʌv ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən ækˈtɪvətiz bɪˈtwiːn ðə ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən ənd ðə fɜːrst fjuː jɪrz ʌv ðə ˈpraɪmeri skuːl/
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The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.
/ðə ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒɪst telz ʌs ðæt ðə ˈnɜːrvəs ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm ʌv ˈɜːrli ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ɪz ˈɪndʒərd baɪ ðə streɪn ʌv strɪkt ˌɪˈmoʊbəl əˈtenʃən riˈkwaɪərd ɪn ˈfɔːrməl dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/

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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.

ambiguity noun US /ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/

an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context

From this reading “Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.”

download verb US /ˈdaʊnloʊd/

transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location

From this reading “Some sites will allow you to download these files individually; if so, look in the "files" directory associated with the HTML text.”

format verb US /ˈfɔːrmæt/

set (printed matter) into a specific format

From this reading “Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.”

html noun US /ˌeɪtʃtiːeˈmel/

a set of tags and rules (conforming to SGML) for using them in developing hypertext documents

From this reading “The HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).”

midi noun US /ˈmiːdi/

the southern part of France

From this reading “The HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).”

physiologist noun US /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒɪst/

a biologist specializing in physiology

From this reading “The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.”

Supervisor noun US /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/

one who supervises or has charge and direction of

From this reading “Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.”

transcriber noun US /trænˈskraɪbər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading “Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.”

All words in this reading · 122

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.

activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

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 HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).

allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Some sites will allow you to download these files individually; if so, look in the "files" directory associated with the HTML text.

ambiguitynounUS /ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/

an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

AssistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Some sites will allow you to download these files individually; if so, look in the "files" directory associated with the HTML text.

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

bracketsnounUS /ˈbrækəts/

plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/

past form of “compile” — get or gather together

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

directorynounUS /dərˈektəri/

an alphabetical list of names and addresses

From this reading Some sites will allow you to download these files individually; if so, look in the "files" directory associated with the HTML text.

downloadverbUS /ˈdaʊnloʊd/

transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location

From this reading Some sites will allow you to download these files individually; if so, look in the "files" directory associated with the HTML text.

EnounUS /iː/

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

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

e-text

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

From this reading The HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

EducationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

filesnounUS /faɪlz/

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading Some sites will allow you to download these files individually; if so, look in the "files" directory associated with the HTML text.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

formatverbUS /ˈfɔːrmæt/

set (printed matter) into a specific format

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/

a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

HTMLnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːeˈmel/

a set of tags and rules (conforming to SGML) for using them in developing hypertext documents

From this reading The HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Some sites will allow you to download these files individually; if so, look in the "files" directory associated with the HTML text.

imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/

an iconic mental representation

From this reading The HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).

immobileadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmoʊbəl/

not capable of movement or of being moved

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).

includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/

third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The HTML version of this e-text includes all songs in two forms: .pdf (image), and MIDI (sound).

individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/

apart from others

From this reading Some sites will allow you to download these files individually; if so, look in the "files" directory associated with the HTML text.

injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/

harmed

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/

located inward

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

kindergartennounUS /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/

a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Some sites will allow you to download these files individually; if so, look in the "files" directory associated with the HTML text.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

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MIDInounUS /ˈmiːdi/

the southern part of France

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

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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 Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

needsadverbUS /niːdz/

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

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nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/

easily agitated

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

NewarknounUS /ˈnuːərk/

the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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organismnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/

a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

PnounUS /piː/

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

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

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pdf

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

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permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

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PhysicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

physiologistnounUS /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒɪst/

a biologist specializing in physiology

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

playsnounUS /pleɪz/

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

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primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/

past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/

recurring with measured regularity

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RICHARDSnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/

English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

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sitesnounUS /saɪts/

plural of “site” — the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

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soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

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SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

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songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

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soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

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specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

strainnounUS /streɪn/

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

SupervisornounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/

one who supervises or has charge and direction of

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

tellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

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thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

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transcribernounUS /trænˈskraɪbər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

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transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

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twonounUS /tuː/

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

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uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The physiologist tells us that the nervous organism of early childhood is injured by the strain of strict, immobile attention required in formal gymnastics.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

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versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

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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 Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Text in brackets such as [inner circle] was added by the transcriber where changed text format created ambiguity. by JOHN N. RICHARDS, B.P.E. Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education Newark, N.J.

whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

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withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

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writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading _This book is fully protected by copyright and nothing that appears in it may be reprinted or reproduced in any manner, either wholly or in part, for any use whatever, without special written permission of the copyright owner._ The following rhythmic plays compiled by Mr. John N. Richards of the Newark Department of Physical Education have been devised to meet the needs in the transition of Physical Education activities between the kindergarten and the first few years of the primary school.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

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Chapter 1 of Dramatized Rhythm Plays Mother Goose by John N. Richards holds 459 sentences, grouped into 92 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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