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Martha

Chapter I

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The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.
In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.
It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).
The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."
C. C. BIRCHARD & COMPANY :: BOSTON, MASS.
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Martha

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Martha is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.
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In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.
/ɪn fækt ɪf ɪz ˈwɜːr.ði ʌv ˌprezənˈteɪʃən æz ə ˈkɜːrtən ˈreɪzər ɪn ðə ˈliːdɪŋ ˈɑːprə ˈhaʊsəz/
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It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).
/ɪt ɪz ə faɪn piːs ʌv ˈmjuːzɪkəl ɑːrt ənd ɪnˈtaɪərli ˈpræktəkəbəl fɔːr skuːlz ˈɡræmər ənd haɪ skuːlz/
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The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."
/ðə ˈtʃɪldrən lʌv ɪt ənd ðə wɜːrk ˈweðər ˈɡɪvən wɪð ɔːr wɪˈθaʊt ˈækʃən meɪks ə dɪˈlaɪtfəl ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
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C. C. BIRCHARD & COMPANY :: BOSTON, MASS.

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

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Awarded verb US /əˈwɔːrdɪd/

past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward

Federation noun US /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/

an organization formed by merging several groups or parties

From this reading “The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.”

Operas noun US /ˈɑːprəz/

plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading “The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.”

Operetta noun US /ˌɑːpərˈetə/

a short amusing opera

From this reading “The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.”

practicable adjective US /ˈpræktəkəbəl/

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading “It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).”

presentation noun US /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading “In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.”

raiser noun US /ˈreɪzər/

a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid

From this reading “In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.”

Unchanged adjective US /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/

not made or become different

From this reading “The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.”

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.

High Schools adjective + noun counted as “high school”

a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12

In this reading “It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).”

fine piece adjective + noun

In this reading “It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).”

under the direction preposition + article + noun counted as “under … direction”

In this reading “The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.”

In fact preposition + noun

in reality or actuality

In this reading “In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.”

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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1

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From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

1912

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From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

ARMITAGE

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From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

AwardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/

past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

BIRCHARD

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From this reading C. C. BIRCHARD & COMPANY :: BOSTON, MASS.

BOSTONnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading C. C. BIRCHARD & COMPANY :: BOSTON, MASS.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading C. C. BIRCHARD & COMPANY :: BOSTON, MASS.

ChildhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

ClassnounUS /klæs/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/

the act of closing something

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

ClubsnounUS /klʌbz/

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading C. C. BIRCHARD & COMPANY :: BOSTON, MASS.

CompetitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

FamousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

FederationnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/

an organization formed by merging several groups or parties

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

GrammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

Hiawatha's

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From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

HousesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

LaurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

MASSnounUS /mæs/

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading C. C. BIRCHARD & COMPANY :: BOSTON, MASS.

MusicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

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

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

NationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

Octavonoun

the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

OperasnounUS /ˈɑːprəz/

plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

OperettanounUS /ˌɑːpərˈetə/

a short amusing opera

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

PrizenounUS /praɪz/

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

raisernounUS /ˈreɪzər/

a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading It is a fine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammar and High Schools).

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

TERESAnounUS /tərˈiːsə/

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

UnchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/

not made or become different

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

VoicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The children love it, and the work, whether given with or without action, makes a delightful impression."

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading In fact if is worthy of presentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses.

writesverbUS /raɪts/

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading The Laurel Octavo Edition Of Famous Operas _Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices)_ _under the direction of_ M. TERESA ARMITAGE _who writes as follows:_ "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the best thus far composed for education purposes.

Chapter 1 of Martha by Friedrich von [Composer] Flotow holds 421 sentences, grouped into 85 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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