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Mother Nature's Toy-Shop

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Mother Nature's Toy-Shop is here in full — 49 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.
Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.
They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.
The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.
Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.
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Mother Nature's Toy-Shop

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Mother Nature's Toy-Shop is here in full — 49 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.
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Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.
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They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.
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The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.
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Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

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.

apples noun US /ˈæpəlz/

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading “Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.”

bush noun US /bʊʃ/

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading “They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.”

centre noun US /ˈsentər/

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading “Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.”

doll's noun US /dɑːlz/

possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading “The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.”

fades noun US /feɪdz/

plural of “fade” — a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

From this reading “They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.”

falls noun US /fɔːlz/

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading “They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.”

fruit noun US /fruːt/

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading “The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.”

playthings noun US /ˈpleɪθɪŋz/

plural of “plaything” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading “SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.”

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.

green apples noun + noun counted as “green apple”

In this reading “Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.”

Of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.”

little red adjective + noun

In this reading “Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.”

look very verb + adjective

In this reading “The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.”

All words in this reading · 71

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

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

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

Baldwins

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

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

bushnounUS /bʊʃ/

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

centrenounUS /ˈsentər/

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

Doll'snounUS /dɑːlz/

possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.

equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

fadesnounUS /feɪdz/

plural of “fade” — a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

fallsnounUS /fɔːlz/

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

FruitnounUS /fruːt/

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.

fruit-piece

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

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

greenings

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

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

harvest-apples

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

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

leavesnounUS /liːvz/

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

PiecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The Doll's Fruit Piece The rose-haws look very much like little apples.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

PLAYTHINGSnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋz/

plural of “plaything” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

rednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

rose-bushes

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

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

rose-haws

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

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

Rosy-cheekedadjective

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

SEED-VESSEL

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

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

seed-vessels

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

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

WHENconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading SEED-VESSEL PLAYTHINGS WHEN the flowers have gone then come the seed-vessels, equally as good for playthings but very different.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They are the seed-vessels of the rose, and every rose which is allowed to remain on the bush until it fades and falls apart leaves a seed-vessel to take its place.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Of course, you know the rose-haws, the little red and yellow and green apples that you find on the rose-bushes in the fall.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Rosy-cheeked Baldwins, yellow harvest-apples, and greenings, and they will make a fine fruit-piece for the centre of your doll's table.

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