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Little Folks' Handy Book

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).
The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.
All of =The Chickens= have the same kind of foundation.
It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).
Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.
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Little Folks' Handy Book

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Little Folks' Handy Book is here in full — 54 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).
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The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.
/ðə ˈlɪtəl ˈkriːtʃərz meɪ biː pjʊr waɪt dɑːrk ˈkʌlərd ɔːr pɑːrt dɑːrk ənd pɑːrt laɪt əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tuː ðə ˈkɑːtən juːzd/
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All of =The Chickens= have the same kind of foundation.
/ɔːl ʌv ðə ˈtʃɪkənz hæv ðə seɪm kaɪnd ʌv faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
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It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).
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Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

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downy adjective US /ˈdaʊni/

like down or as soft as down

From this reading “TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).”

Fig noun US /fɪɡ/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading “TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).”

hens noun US /henz/

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading “TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).”

prong noun US /prɔːŋ/

a pointed projection

From this reading “Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.”

prongs noun US /prɔːŋz/

plural of “prong” — a pointed projection

From this reading “It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).”

roosters noun US /ˈruːstərz/

plural of “rooster” — adult male chicken

From this reading “TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).”

sliding adjective US /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading “It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).”

toys noun US /tɔɪz/

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

From this reading “TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).”

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101

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From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

102

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

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

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 All of =The Chickens= have the same kind of foundation.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

ChickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading All of =The Chickens= have the same kind of foundation.

CLOTHESPINS

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

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

downyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/

like down or as soft as down

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

endsnounUS /endz/

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

FignounUS /fɪɡ/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading All of =The Chickens= have the same kind of foundation.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All of =The Chickens= have the same kind of foundation.

hensnounUS /henz/

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading All of =The Chickens= have the same kind of foundation.

legsnounUS /leɡz/

staying power

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

prongnounUS /prɔːŋ/

a pointed projection

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

prongsnounUS /prɔːŋz/

plural of “prong” — a pointed projection

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

roostersnounUS /ˈruːstərz/

plural of “rooster” — adult male chicken

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading All of =The Chickens= have the same kind of foundation.

simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/

and nothing more

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

standverbUS /stænd/

be standing; be upright

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

TOYSnounUS /tɔɪz/

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

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It is made by sliding the prongs of two clothespins into each other (Fig. 102).

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Be sure the clothespins, when together, stand firm on the prong ends, for these form the legs and feet of the chickens.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading The little creatures may be pure white, dark colored, or part dark and part light, according to the cotton used.

YOUpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading TOYS OF CLOTHESPINS YOU can make cunning, soft, downy hens and roosters simply of raw cotton and clothespins (Fig. 101).

Chapter 8 of Little Folks' Handy Book by Lina Beard holds 54 sentences, grouped into 11 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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