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

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 3 (of 3) is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.
AUTHOR OF _The Natural Method of Memory Training_ CONTENTS--BOOK THREE.
Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23
Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39
Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

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

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 3 (of 3) is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.
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AUTHOR OF _The Natural Method of Memory Training_ CONTENTS--BOOK THREE.
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Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23
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Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39
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Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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Alliteration noun US /əˈlɪtəreɪʃən/

use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse

From this reading “Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23”

Alphabetical adjective US /ˌælfəˈbetɪkəl/

relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet

From this reading “Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23”

Bridging verb US /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between

From this reading “Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23”

Salvaging verb US /ˈsælvɪdʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “salvage” — save from ruin, destruction, or harm

From this reading “Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39”

Speller noun US /ˈspelər/

someone who spells words

From this reading “Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39”

Student's noun US /ˈstuːdənts/

possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading “Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23”

Synonyms noun US /ˈsɪnənɪms/

plural of “synonym” — two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context

From this reading “Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57”

Visualization noun US /ˌvɪʒwələˈzeɪʃən/

a mental image that is similar to a visual perception

From this reading “Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23”

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

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From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

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From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

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From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

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From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

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From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

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From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

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From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

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From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

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From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

AidnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

AlhambranounUS /ælˈhæmbrə/

a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

AlliterationnounUS /əˈlɪtəreɪʃən/

use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

AlphabeticaladjectiveUS /ˌælfəˈbetɪkəl/

relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

AnatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/

the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

ArtistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

Artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

BecomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

BlankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Natural Method of Memory Training_ CONTENTS--BOOK THREE.

BridgingverbUS /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

CamelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

CardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

ChildrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

ComingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

CONTENTSnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Natural Method of Memory Training_ CONTENTS--BOOK THREE.

DatesnounUS /deɪts/

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

DeadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

DifficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

DivineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/

emanating from God

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

EducationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/

relating to the process of education

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

Evangeline

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From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

FamousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

GamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

GamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

GapsnounUS /ɡæps/

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

GeographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

GreatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

HearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

HelpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

HelpsnounUS /helps/

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

LearningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

LinenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

ListsnounUS /lɪsts/

plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

LivingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

Longfellow's

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

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

MakingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

MapverbUS /mæp/

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

MapsnounUS /mæps/

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

MasteringnounUS /ˈmæstərɪŋ/

becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

MemorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Natural Method of Memory Training_ CONTENTS--BOOK THREE.

MennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

MethodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Natural Method of Memory Training_ CONTENTS--BOOK THREE.

MILLERnounUS /ˈmɪlər/

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

NaturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Natural Method of Memory Training_ CONTENTS--BOOK THREE.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Natural Method of Memory Training_ CONTENTS--BOOK THREE.

PicturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

PracticaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

PresidentsnounUS /ˈprezədents/

plural of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

PUBLISHERnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

PuzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

ReadverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

RememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

RememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

SalvagingverbUS /ˈsælvɪdʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “salvage” — save from ruin, destruction, or harm

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

SchoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

SensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

SequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

SheetnounUS /ʃiːt/

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

SpellernounUS /ˈspelər/

someone who spells words

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

SpellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

Student'snounUS /ˈstuːdənts/

possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

StudynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

StudyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

SuccessfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

SynonymsnounUS /ˈsɪnənɪms/

plural of “synonym” — two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

ThingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

ThinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

THREEnounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Natural Method of Memory Training_ CONTENTS--BOOK THREE.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

TrainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

TrainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

TravelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Learning Synonyms 39 The Study of Geography 40 Learning the Groups of States 44 Puzzle Maps 46 The Blank Map 47 The Geography Game 47 The Travel Game 50 Studying History 51 Remembering Dates 52 The History Game 56 The Game of Famous Men 57

VerbatimadjectiveUS /vərˈbeɪtəm/

in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

VisionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/

a vivid mental image

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

VisualizationnounUS /ˌvɪʒwələˈzeɪʃən/

a mental image that is similar to a visual perception

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

WILLIAM

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

From this reading _A Practical Training for Successful Living_ _Educational Games That Train the Senses_ WILLIAM E. MILLER _AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER_ Alhambra, California.

WordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

WordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading Remembering What You Hear 25 Mastering Difficult Lists 27 Learning the Presidents 29 Studying Anatomy 31 Becoming a Good Speller 32 The Spelling Cards 35 The Game of Word Making 37 The Game of Salvaging Words 38 The Game of "The Camels Are Coming" 39

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Helping Your Children in School 7 To Remember What You Read 8 Visualization the Greatest Aid 9 The Artist's Picture 10 The Author Is an Artist 11 The Dead Line 13 The Student's Review Sheet 14 Longfellow's Picture--Evangeline 16 Helps for Learning Verbatim 17 Alliteration and Alphabetical Sequence 18 "Thinking" 19 "Vision" 20 Bridging the Gaps 21 "The Things Divine" 23

Chapter 1 of Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 3 (of 3) by William Emer Miller holds 404 sentences, grouped into 81 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 404 sentences of Miller's Mind Training for Children Book 3 (of 3), unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.

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Practical
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