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Chapter I

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Consisting Chiefly of Coping-Saw Problems for Children in the School and the Home LOUIS C. PETERSEN, B. Sc.
Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32
Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler
74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108
APPENDIX Knots and Braids 111 INTRODUCTION The purpose in sending out this collection of toys is to promote among children a love for educational occupation.
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Educational Toys

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Educational Toys is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Consisting Chiefly of Coping-Saw Problems for Children in the School and the Home LOUIS C. PETERSEN, B. Sc.
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Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32
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Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler
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74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108
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APPENDIX Knots and Braids 111 INTRODUCTION The purpose in sending out this collection of toys is to promote among children a love for educational occupation.

Learner Dictionary

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

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Acrobat noun US /ˈækrəbæt/

an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

From this reading “Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler”

Buzzer noun US /ˈbʌzər/

a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

From this reading “Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32”

Carbondale noun US /ˈkɑːrbəndeɪl/

a town in southern Illinois

From this reading “Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32”

Choppers noun US /ˈtʃɑːpərz/

plural of “chopper” — a grounder that bounces high in the air

From this reading “Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler”

Doll's noun US /dɑːlz/

possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading “Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler”

Pecking verb US /ˈpekɪŋ/

-ing form of “peck” — hit lightly with a picking motion

From this reading “Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler”

Rhino noun US /ˈraɪnoʊ/

massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout

From this reading “Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32”

Spanking noun US /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/

the act of slapping on the buttocks

From this reading “Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Consisting Chiefly verb + particle counted as “consist chiefly”

In this reading “Consisting Chiefly of Coping-Saw Problems for Children in the School and the Home LOUIS C. PETERSEN, B. Sc.”

All words in this reading · 195

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading APPENDIX Knots and Braids 111 INTRODUCTION The purpose in sending out this collection of toys is to promote among children a love for educational occupation.

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

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86

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

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AcrobatnounUS /ˈækrəbæt/

an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

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amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

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AnimatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

APPENDIXnounUS /əˈpendɪks/

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

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Arm-chair

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ArtsnounUS /ɑːrts/

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

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BnounUS /biː/

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

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BalancingnounUS /ˈbælənsɪŋ/

getting two things to correspond

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

BallnounUS /bɔːl/

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

BarristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

BASESnounUS /ˈbeɪsəz/

plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations

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BearverbUS /ber/

have

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BednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

BirdnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

BOWnounUS /baʊ/

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

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BraidsnounUS /breɪdz/

plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

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BuckingverbUS /ˈbʌkɪŋ/

-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination

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BusyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

BuzzernounUS /ˈbʌzər/

a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

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CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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CamelnounUS /ˈkæməl/

cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

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CarbondalenounUS /ˈkɑːrbəndeɪl/

a town in southern Illinois

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CartnounUS /kɑːrt/

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

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ChieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/

for the most part

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ChildrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

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ChoppersnounUS /ˈtʃɑːpərz/

plural of “chopper” — a grounder that bounces high in the air

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

ClimbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

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COLORINGnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/

a digestible substance used to give color to food

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ConsistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

-ing form of “consist” — originate

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CownounUS /kaʊ/

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

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CradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/

a baby bed with sides and rockers

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DancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

DeernounUS /dɪr/

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

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DESIGNSnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

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Dinkeynoun

a small locomotive

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DIRECTIONSnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

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DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

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DiscnounUS /dɪsk/

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

DognounUS /dɔːɡ/

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

Doll'snounUS /dɑːlz/

possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

DRAWINGSnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

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DRILLverbUS /drɪl/

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

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DuckverbUS /dʌk/

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

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educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/

relating to the process of education

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ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

Esquimaux

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FallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

FASTENINGnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/

restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

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FASTENINGSnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋz/

plural of “fastening” — restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

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FlyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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Fox-and-Goose

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

GamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/

tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

GoatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

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HennounUS /hen/

adult female chicken

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HensnounUS /henz/

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

HobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/

an auxiliary activity

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

HomenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

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HorsenounUS /hɔːrs/

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/

a midwestern state in north-central United States

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

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INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

the act of beginning something new

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

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JacknounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

KangaroonounUS /ˌkæŋɡərˈuː/

any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

KitesnounUS /kaɪts/

plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

KnotsnounUS /nɑːts/

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

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LAYINGnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

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LOUISnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

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lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

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ManualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/

a small handbook

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Men'snounUS /menz/

a public toilet for men

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

MillverbUS /mɪl/

move about in a confused manner

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

MinstrelsnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəlz/

plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs

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MulenounUS /mjuːl/

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

NinenounUS /naɪn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

NormaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

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occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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PagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

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ParrotnounUS /ˈperət/

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

PeacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/

European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

PeckingverbUS /ˈpekɪŋ/

-ing form of “peck” — hit lightly with a picking motion

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

PelicannounUS /ˈpeləkən/

large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

PETERSEN

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PignounUS /pɪɡ/

domestic swine

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ProblemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

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promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/

contribute to the progress or growth of

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PupnounUS /pʌp/

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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PuzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/

be a mystery or bewildering to

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Rastus

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RhinonounUS /ˈraɪnoʊ/

massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout

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RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

RockernounUS /ˈrɑːkər/

an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

RockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/

-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

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Rocking-chair

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Rocking-horse

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

SailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

SAWINGverbUS /ˈsɔːɪŋ/

-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw

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Scnoun

a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite

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SchoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

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sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

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SewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

SharknounUS /ʃɑːrk/

any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

SpankingnounUS /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/

the act of slapping on the buttocks

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

SquirrelnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

StandverbUS /stænd/

be standing; be upright

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

StatenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

SternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

SUPPLIESnounUS /səˈplaɪz/

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

SwanverbUS /swɑːn/

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

TablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

Teeter-Totternoun

a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Consisting Chiefly of Coping-Saw Problems for Children in the School and the Home LOUIS C. PETERSEN, B. Sc.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading APPENDIX Knots and Braids 111 INTRODUCTION The purpose in sending out this collection of toys is to promote among children a love for educational occupation.

TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/

a fierce or audacious person

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading APPENDIX Knots and Braids 111 INTRODUCTION The purpose in sending out this collection of toys is to promote among children a love for educational occupation.

Tommie

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From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

TOOLSnounUS /tuːlz/

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

ToynounUS /tɔɪ/

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

TOYSnounUS /tɔɪz/

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

TRANSFERRINGverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrɪŋ/

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

TumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

Wabbler

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

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

WagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

WeaselnounUS /ˈwiːzəl/

a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

Weather-cock

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From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/

Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

Whirligignoun

a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

From this reading 74 Falling Teeter-Totter 76 Tumbling Tommie 78 The Busy Pup 80 The Dinkey Bird 82 Pelican Sewing Stand 84 Whirligig 86 The Cart 86 The Wagon 88 Flying Goose 90 The Dodo Bird 92 Rocking-horse and Rider 94 Animated Elephant 97 The Bucking Mule 100 Fox-and-Goose Game 104 Nine Men's Mill 106 Disc Puzzle 108 Ball Puzzle 108

WildadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

WoodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Kangaroo 32 Camel 36 Giraffe 38 Swan Rocker 40 Balancing Peacock 42 Toy Dog 44 Teddy Bear 46 Parrot 48 Doll's Hobby Horse 50 Stern Wheeler 50 The Weather-cock 50 Arm-chair and Rocking-chair 54 Doll's Cradle 54 Doll's Bed 56 Doll's Table 56 Kites 58 Wood Choppers 60 The Bucking Goats 60 Pecking Hens 60 Acrobat 64 Climbing Sailor 64 The Jumping Jack 68 Balancing Barrister 68 The Dancing Rastus 70 The Spanking Esquimaux 72 Wabbler

WOODSnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

WORKINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois _Page_ INTRODUCTION 5 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 7 BOW DRILL 8 TRANSFERRING DESIGNS 9 WOODS 9 LAYING OUT WORK 10 SAWING 10 FASTENING BASES 11 FASTENINGS 11 COLORING TOYS 12 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS 15 The Buzzer 16 The Shark Puzzle 16 Duck 18 Goose 18 Wild Duck 20 Hen 20 Deer 22 Cow 22 Weasel 26 Tiger 26 Rocking Rhino 28 Minstrels 30 Squirrel 32 Pig 32

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