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Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other
Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other is here in full — 1372 sentences across 275 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Juliana Horatia Ewing • Curated US English Learning Edition
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LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.
AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.
OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”
Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.
INTRODUCTORY.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other is here in full — 1372 sentences across 275 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.
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AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.
/ˈɔːθər ʌv dʒæn ʌv ðə ˈwɪndmɪl sɪks tuː sɪkˈstiːn ə ɡreɪt ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi wiː ənd ðə wɜːrld ˈmɪsɪz/
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OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”
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Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.
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INTRODUCTORY.
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

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brownies noun US /ˈbraʊniz/

plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout

From this reading “LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.”

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emergency noun US /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading “AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.”

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farthing noun US /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/

a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny

From this reading “OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.””

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introductory adjective US /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

serving to open or begin

From this reading “INTRODUCTORY.”

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lob verb US /lɑːb/

propel in a high arc

From this reading “LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.”

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remembrances noun US /rɪˈmembrənsɪz/

plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading “OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.””

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spoons noun US /spuːnz/

plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading “Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.”

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windmill noun US /ˈwɪndmɪl/

a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading “AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

at the end preposition + article + noun counted as “at … end”

In this reading “Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.”

65,688 times in 426,211 chapters
GREAT EMERGENCY adjective + noun

In this reading “AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.”

218 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 43

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

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AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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Baden

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

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

Pending verification
booknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

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BROTHERSnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

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BROWNIESnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/

plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout

From this reading LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

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DREAMnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

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EMERGENCYnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FARTHINGnounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/

a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

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FLATadjectiveUS /flæt/

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

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FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

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FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

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GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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Henshaw

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

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

Pending verification
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

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INTRODUCTORYadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

serving to open or begin

From this reading INTRODUCTORY.

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IRONnounUS /ˈaɪərn/

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

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JACKANAPESnoun

someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

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JANnounUS /dʒæn/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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LIE-BY-THE-FIRE

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

From this reading LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.

Pending verification
LOBverbUS /lɑːb/

propel in a high arc

From this reading LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.

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MELCHIOR'S

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

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

Pending verification
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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OTHERadjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.

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OVERTHEWAY'S

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

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

Pending verification
PITYnounUS /ˈpɪti/

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
REMEMBRANCESnounUS /rɪˈmembrənsɪz/

plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading OVERTHEWAY’S REMEMBRANCES,” “JACKANAPES AND OTHER TALES,” “A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING,” “MELCHIOR’S DREAM, BROTHERS OF PITY, AND OTHER TALES.”

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SIXnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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SIXTEENadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/

being one more than fifteen

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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SPOONSnounUS /spuːnz/

plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TALESnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — 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

From this reading LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE, THE BROWNIES, AND OTHER TALES.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Also included at the end of this book: SPOONS by Frances Henshaw Baden LOB LIE-BY-THE-FIRE.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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WEpronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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WINDMILLnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/

a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

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WORLDnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading AUTHOR OF “JAN OF THE WINDMILL,” “SIX TO SIXTEEN,” “A GREAT EMERGENCY,” “WE AND THE WORLD,” “MRS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 1 of Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other by Juliana Horatia Ewing holds 1372 sentences, grouped into 275 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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Chapter 1 holds 1372 sentences of Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other, unabridged, divided into 275 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other

Words and structures a reader meets early in Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Lie-by-the-fire
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Brownies
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Other
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Tales
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, The Brownies and Other; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.