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Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 2 (of 3)
Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 2 (of 3)

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 2 (of 3) is here in full — 504 sentences across 101 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By William Emer Miller • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.
Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.
If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.
Practice will give you most words instantaneously.
Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 2 (of 3)

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 2 (of 3) is here in full — 504 sentences across 101 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/100 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.
/ˈfɜːrðər ˈpræktəs ɪn wɜːrd ˈfɔːrmɪŋ ɪt ɪz nɑːt ˈɔːlweɪz ˈnesəseri tuː pʊt ə ˈvaʊəl bɪˈtwiːn ðə koʊd saʊndz/
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Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.
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If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.
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Practice will give you most words instantaneously.
/ˈpræktəs wɪl ɡɪv juː moʊst wɜːrdz ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/
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Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

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.

BuRGLaR noun US /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading “Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.”

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CLuTTeR noun US /ˈklʌtər/

a confused multitude of things

From this reading “Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
combine verb US /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/

have or possess in combination

From this reading “Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FaRMING noun US /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading “Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
instantaneously adverb US /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/

without any delay

From this reading “Practice will give you most words instantaneously.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SiLKS noun US /sɪlks/

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading “Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vowel noun US /ˈvaʊəl/

a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

From this reading “Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vowels noun US /ˈvaʊəlz/

plural of “vowel” — a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

From this reading “Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

Some letters adjective + noun

In this reading “Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.”

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0570

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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0921

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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101

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From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

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285

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From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

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2859

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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394

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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741

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From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

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7412

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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7514

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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8437

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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9421

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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9464

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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94754

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From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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9521

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

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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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 Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
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 If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AmbernounUS /ˈæmbər/

a deep yellow color

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
BRaNDnounUS /brænd/

a name given to a product or service

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BuRGLaRnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

Velmora curated lexicon
cannot

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From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

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CartnounUS /kɑːrt/

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CLuTTeRnounUS /ˈklʌtər/

a confused multitude of things

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
codenounUS /koʊd/

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/

have or possess in combination

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CuRTaiNnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/

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

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
EnvelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FaRMINGnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
formnounUS /fɔːrm/

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

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FormingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FurtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Practice will give you most words instantaneously.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
instantaneouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/

without any delay

From this reading Practice will give you most words instantaneously.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Practice will give you most words instantaneously.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
NovelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PLaNTverbUS /plænt/

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PracticenounUS /ˈpræktəs/

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PReaCHeRnounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

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SiLKSnounUS /sɪlks/

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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SoonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

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soundsnounUS /saʊndz/

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

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SPeNTadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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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 Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

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ToastverbUS /toʊst/

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading Soon you will instantly recognize numbers like 285 as Novel; 741 as Cart; 101 as Toast.

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vowelnounUS /ˈvaʊəl/

a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

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vowelsnounUS /ˈvaʊəlz/

plural of “vowel” — a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Practice will give you most words instantaneously.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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WordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Further Practice in Word Forming It is not always necessary to put a vowel between the code sounds.

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wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading Some letters combine into words without vowels between, as-- CuRTaiN--7412 CLuTTeR--7514 FaRMING--8437 BRaND--9421 PReaCHeR--9464 SPeNT--0921 PLaNT--9521 BuRGLaR--94754 SiLKS--0570 Also note that some words begin with vowels: Envelope for 2859; Amber for 394.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If at first you cannot easily form words for all numbers, do not be discouraged.

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Chapter 3 of Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 2 (of 3) by William Emer Miller holds 504 sentences, grouped into 101 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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