100
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From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
101
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From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
103
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From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
104
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From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
108
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From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
11
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
113
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From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
117
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From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
12
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
17
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
21
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
3
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From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
30
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
37
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
41
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
46
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
48
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
50
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
54
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
58
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
6
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
60
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From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
63
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From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
7
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
74
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From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
76
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From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
79
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From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
81
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From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
84
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From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
85
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From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
87
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From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
9
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
92
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From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
93
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From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
96
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From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
97
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From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
99
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From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
ABRAHAMnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
ANDROCLUS
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From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
ANGELL
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From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
ARABIANnounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
ARIGHTadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
BANDSnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
BARRY
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From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
CIVICadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
CROWverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
CRUMBSnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
DANIELnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
DENnounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
DOLLARnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
DOUGHnounUS /doʊ/
a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
HAREnounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
HEROINEnounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
HESITATEverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
HewesverbUS /hjuːz/
third-person singular of “hew” — make or shape as with an axe
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
HORSE'SnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
IDAnounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
JacobsnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/
English writer of macabre short stories (1863-1943)
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN, RUN!
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
KNIGHTSnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
LEWISnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
LIMEnounUS /laɪm/
a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
LINCOLNnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
LIONSnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
MANHOLEnounUS /ˈmænhoʊl/
a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
MoraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
NAILverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
NELLIE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
PatriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
PEDRO
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From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
PerseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
PETITIONnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
PITCHERnounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
PLANTEDadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
PLANTSnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading BIRDS AS THE FRIENDS OF PLANTS 108 ANDROCLUS AND THE LION 113 LIST OF BOOKS ABOUT ANIMALS 117
participate in games or sport
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
RAINBOWnounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
RATSnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
Raymond
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
RICHARD
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From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
SAM'SnounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
Self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
SHIELDnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
TeachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Courage_ (_Physical_) PAGE IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF LIME ROCK LIGHT 3 RUN!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
THOREAUnounUS /θərˈoʊ/
United States writer and social critic (1817-1862)
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
ThriftnounUS /θrɪft/
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
TORTOISEnounUS /ˈtɔːrtəs/
usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
From this reading _Perseverance_ THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (a play) 60 AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW 63 THE CROW AND THE PITCHER 74 DRIVE THE NAIL ARIGHT 76 _Kindness to Animals_ THE ARABIAN HORSE 79 THE STORY OF BARRY 81 BANDS OF MERCY 84 SOME THINGS MR.
TRAMPnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
interact in a certain way
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
the act of using
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
VIRTUESnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading CIVIC VIRTUES Stories Teaching Courage, Self-control, Thrift, Perseverance, Patriotism, Kindness to Animals.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading 6 HE DID NOT HESITATE 7 DOWN A MANHOLE 9 _Courage_ (_Moral_) THE TWELVE POINTS OF THE SCOUT LAW 11 CAPTAIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE INDIAN 12 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN 17 _Self-control_ BETTER NOT, BOB! (adapted), _Hartley Richards_ 21 THE KNIGHTS OF THE SILVER SHIELD (adapted), _Raymond M. Alden_ 30 _Thrift_ THE PRINCE AND THE CRUMBS OF DOUGH 37 THE TRAMP 41 UNCLE SAM’S MONEY 46 THREE WAYS TO USE MONEY 48 THRIFT DAY 50 HOW RICHARD PLANTED A DOLLAR 54 HOW TO START A BANK ACCOUNT 58
used to ask for information about something
From this reading STORY OF PEDRO 97 WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO 99 A HORSE’S PETITION TO HIS DRIVER 100 THE HORSE’S POINT OF VIEW 101 A MAN WHO KNEW HOW 103 HOW TO TREAT A HORSE 103 THE HORSE’S PRAYER 104
which person or people
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading ANGELL TOLD BOYS AND GIRLS 85 NELLIE’S DOG, _Robert E. Hewes_ 87 WHO SAID RATS? _H. H. Jacobs_ 92 A BRAVE MOTHER, _H. H. Jacobs_ 93 ABOUT THOREAU 96 FAIR PLAY FOR OUR WILD ANIMALS 96 THE TRUE
