Chapter I

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From this reading 1712 CHESTNUT STREET .PHILADELPHIA.

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

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

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

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a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

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

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer This Book was made by Philadelphia Theodore Presser Co. 1712 Chestnut Str.

an account of the series of events making up a person's life

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

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brought into existence

From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

a youthful male person

From this reading The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer This Book was made by Philadelphia Theodore Presser Co. 1712 Chestnut Str.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading 1712 CHESTNUT STREET .PHILADELPHIA.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

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

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer This Book was made by Philadelphia Theodore Presser Co. 1712 Chestnut Str.

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

From this reading THEODORE PRESSER CO.

someone who composes music as a profession

From this reading The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer This Book was made by Philadelphia Theodore Presser Co. 1712 Chestnut Str.

plural of “composer” — someone who composes music as a profession

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

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From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809)

From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

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

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

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

apprehended with certainty

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

From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

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produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer This Book was made by Philadelphia Theodore Presser Co. 1712 Chestnut Str.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

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have ownership or possession of

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading 1712 CHESTNUT STREET .PHILADELPHIA.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

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From this reading THEODORE PRESSER CO.

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From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading 1712 CHESTNUT STREET .PHILADELPHIA.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

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a discussion intended to produce an agreement

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a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks

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

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

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From this reading THEODORE PRESSER CO.

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

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United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

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a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading BORN DIED The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg.

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

From this reading The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer This Book was made by Philadelphia Theodore Presser Co. 1712 Chestnut Str.

which person or people

From this reading The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer This Book was made by Philadelphia Theodore Presser Co. 1712 Chestnut Str.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This book is one of a series known as the CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSICIANS, written by Thomas Tapper, author of "Pictures from the Lives of the Great Composers for Children," "Music Talks with Children," "First Studies in Music Biography," and others.