122
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125
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126
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127
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129
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130
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133
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From this reading AT THE FIRE 133 III.
136
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141
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143
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145
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148
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From this reading EARLY MAIL CARRIERS 148 III.
150
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From this reading POSTAGE STAMPS 150 IV.
153
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From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
154
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159
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161
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166
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167
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169
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175
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179
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180
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
ALASKAnounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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AshnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE FIRE 133 III.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
CARRIERSnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading EARLY MAIL CARRIERS 148 III.
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
CleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
CLEANERSnounUS /ˈkliːnərz/
shop where dry cleaning is done
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
CollectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
COLLECTORSnounUS /kəˈlektərz/
plural of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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DON'TS
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plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading EARLY MAIL CARRIERS 148 III.
EQUIPMENTnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
EVERYBODY'S
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give expression to
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
start firing a weapon
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
FiremannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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FRANKLIN'SnounUS /ˈfræŋklənz/
possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
GarbagenounUS /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
HOW
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AT THE FIRE 133 III.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading POSTAGE STAMPS 150 IV.
a small worthless amount
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
MAILnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
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MAILSnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
PLANTverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
PolicemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
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PONYnounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
POSTAGEnounUS /ˈpoʊstədʒ/
the charge for mailing something
From this reading POSTAGE STAMPS 150 IV.
PostmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
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the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
people in general considered as a whole
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free from harm or evil
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United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
ROBERT'SnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
RubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
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plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
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SHORTY
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From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
STAMPSnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading POSTAGE STAMPS 150 IV.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
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
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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
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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TODAYnounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
the speaker together with one or more other people
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading STORIES ABOUT OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS _The Policeman_ THE POLICEMAN AND THE RUNAWAY 122 EVERYBODY’S FRIEND 125 WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US 126 HOW WE MAY AID THE POLICEMAN 127 _The Fireman_ DUTIES OF A FIREMAN 129 THE STORY OF A FIRE 130 I. JACK GIVES THE ALARM 130 II.
WRITESverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE PONY EXPRESS 153 V. THE MAILS OF TODAY 154 _The Street Cleaner_ BEN FRANKLIN’S OWN STORY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA STREETS 159 YOU AND YOUR STREETS 161 EQUIPMENT OF STREET CLEANERS 166 HOW WE MAY HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN 167 _The Garbage Collector_ WHAT THE GARBAGE CAN TOLD ROBERT 169 TWO GARBAGE COLLECTORS 175 ROBERT’S VISIT TO THE GARBAGE PLANT 179 _The Ash and Rubbish Collector_ THE FIRE THAT STARTED ITSELF 180
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE RESCUE OF SHORTY 136 HOW TO HELP THE FIREMAN 141 DON’TS FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION 143 _The Postman_ HOW THE MAIL IS DELIVERED, _James F. Chamberlain_ (adapted) 145 I. UNCLE CHARLES WRITES FROM ALASKA 145 II.
