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Little Sky-High

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Little Sky-High is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.
Kate Gannett Wells.
MARCIA AND THE MAJOR.
J. L. Harbour.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Little Sky-High

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Little Sky-High is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.
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See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.
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Kate Gannett Wells.
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MARCIA AND THE MAJOR.
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J. L. Harbour.
/dʒeɪ el ˈhɑːrbər/

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Arthur's noun US /ˈɑːrθərz/

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading “See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.”

available adjective US /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.”

Columbia noun US /kəˈlʌmbiə/

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading “See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.”

dick's noun US /dɪks/

possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading “See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.”

Digital adjective US /ˈdɪdʒətəl/

displaying numbers rather than scale positions

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.”

http noun US /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading “See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.”

Jefferson noun US /ˈdʒefərsən/

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading “See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.”

Schoolhouse noun US /ˈskuːlhaʊs/

a building where young people receive education

From this reading “See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.”

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1

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From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

186

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From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

30607738

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From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

92

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From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MARCIA AND THE MAJOR.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

BnounUS /biː/

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

Bordentown

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

ccnounUS /ˌsiːˈsiː/

a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

cgi

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

CollectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

DaysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/

possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

DigitaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪdʒətəl/

displaying numbers rather than scale positions

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

DoingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

Electonic

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

Gannett

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From this reading Kate Gannett Wells.

HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading J. L. Harbour.

HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

idno

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

ImagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

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

From this reading J. L. Harbour.

JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

Kate

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From this reading Kate Gannett Wells.

kdl

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From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

Kentuckiana

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From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

kyetexts

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

kyvl

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading J. L. Harbour.

LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/

a room where books are kept

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading MARCIA AND THE MAJOR.

MARCIA

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From this reading MARCIA AND THE MAJOR.

NinenounUS /naɪn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

org

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

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Electonic Text Collection of Kentuckiana Digital Library.

RomenounUS /roʊm/

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

SchoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/

a building where young people receive education

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

SeriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

SONnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading See http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-186-30607738&view=toc Or The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang Author of "In the Days of Jefferson," "The Bordentown Story-Tellers," "Little Arthur's History of Rome," "The Schoolhouse on the Columbia" The "Nine to Twelve" Series =========================== LITTLE DICK'S SON.

Story-Tellers

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SurprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

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tnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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TextnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

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text-idx

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

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throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

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toc

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TwelvenounUS /twelv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

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viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

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Washee-Washee-Wang

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WellsnounUS /welz/

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading Kate Gannett Wells.

xcnoun

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine

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