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Home Occupations for Boys and Girls

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Home Occupations for Boys and Girls is here in full — 344 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.
The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.
Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.
Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.
These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.
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Home Occupations for Boys and Girls

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Home Occupations for Boys and Girls is here in full — 344 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/68 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.
/ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən məˈtɪriəlz ðə ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz ðə ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən ɡɪfts prəˈsiːd æz wɪl hæv bɪn əbˈzɜːrvd frʌm ðə ˈsɑːləd θruː ˈʌðər fɔːrmz tuː ðə pɔɪnt/
Line 2
The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.
/ðə ˈɑːbdʒekts meɪd wɪð ðiːz ɑːr bʌt ˈtempəreri ənd ðə seɪm məˈtɪriəl meɪ biː juːzd əˈɡen ənd əˈɡen/
Line 3
Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.
Line 4
Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.
Line 5
These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.
/ðiːz ɑːr ərˈeɪndʒd ɪn rɪˈvɜːrs ˈɔːrdər tuː ðə ɡɪfts ðæt ɪz ðeɪ prəˈsiːd frʌm ðə pɔɪnt tuː ðə ˈsɑːləd/

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cardboard noun US /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading “Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.”

devised verb US /dɪˈvaɪzd/

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

From this reading “Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.”

kindergarten noun US /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/

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

From this reading “KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.”

modeling noun US /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/

sculpture produced by molding

From this reading “Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.”

occupations noun US /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading “KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.”

pasting verb US /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/

-ing form of “paste” — join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading “Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.”

reverse verb US /rɪˈvɜːrs/

change to the contrary

From this reading “These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.”

weaving noun US /ˈwiːvɪŋ/

creating fabric

From this reading “Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.”

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put into verb + particle

In this reading “Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.”

proceed from verb + particle

In this reading “These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.”

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

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 Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

callsnounUS /kɔːlz/

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

claynounUS /kleɪ/

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/

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

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

communicated in words

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

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 KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

Froebelnoun

German educator who founded the kindergarten system (1782-1852)

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.

KINDERGARTENnounUS /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/

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

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

MATERIALSnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

modelingnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/

sculpture produced by molding

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

OccupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

ParallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

parquetrynoun

a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

pastingverbUS /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/

-ing form of “paste” — join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

Peaswork

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

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

prickingnoun

the act of puncturing with a small point

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/

continue talking

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/

change to the contrary

From this reading These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

sandnounUS /sænd/

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These are arranged in reverse order to the gifts; that is, they proceed from the point to the solid.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/

creating fabric

From this reading Among the occupations (we will not name all) are: Peaswork, pricking, sewing, weaving, parquetry, pasting, cardboard modeling, sand and clay modeling.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Parallel with these Froebel devised what he calls the "occupations," which put into permanent shape the ideas expressed by the gifts.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS The Kindergarten Occupations The kindergarten gifts proceed, as will have been observed, from the solid through other forms to the point.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The objects made with these are but temporary, and the same material may be used again and again.

Chapter 12 of Home Occupations for Boys and Girls by B. (Bertha) Johnston holds 344 sentences, grouped into 69 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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