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Rhoda's education
Rhoda's education

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Rhoda's education is here in full — 34 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Lucy Ellen Guernsey • Curated US English Learning Edition
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TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
"IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.
PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.
1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
—————————— NEW YORK: NO.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Rhoda's education

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Rhoda's education is here in full — 34 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/6 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
/tuː mʌtʃ ʌv ə ɡʊd θɪŋ/
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"IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.
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PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.
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1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
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—————————— NEW YORK: NO.
/nuː jɔːrk noʊ/

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chestnut adjective US /ˈtʃesnʌt/

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading “1122 CHESTNUT STREET.”

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holidays noun US /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading “"IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.”

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inheritance noun US /ˌɪnˈherətəns/

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading “"IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.”

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insects noun US /ˈɪnsekts/

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading “"IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.”

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percy's noun US /ˈpɜːrsiz/

possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading “"IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.”

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philadelphia noun US /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 “PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.”

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tattler noun US /ˈtætlər/

someone who gossips indiscreetly

From this reading “"IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.”

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twin noun US /twɪn/

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading “"IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

GOOD THING adjective + noun

In this reading “TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.”

12,447 times in 426,211 chapters
ON THE MOUNTAIN preposition + article + noun counted as “on … mountain”

In this reading “"IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.”

5,165 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 47

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1122

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From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.

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ALLISON

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From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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AMERICANnounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.

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AMY

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From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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BESTnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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CHESTNUTadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.

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CLARIBEL

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From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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COMFORTnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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ETC

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From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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ETHEL'S

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From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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EXHIBITIONnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/

the act of exhibiting

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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FAIRCHILDS

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From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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FOUNDverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.

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HOLIDAYSnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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INHERITANCEnounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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INSECTSnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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IRISHnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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JENNYnounUS /ˈdʒeni/

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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MOUNTAINnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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MUCHadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.

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NELLY

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From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading —————————— NEW YORK: NO.

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NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.

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ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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PERCY'SnounUS /ˈpɜːrsiz/

possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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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 PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.

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PLANTverbUS /plænt/

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

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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PRISONnounUS /ˈprɪzən/

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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REDnounUS /red/

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

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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ROSESnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.

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SUNDAY-SCHOOL

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From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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TATTLERnounUS /ˈtætlər/

someone who gossips indiscreetly

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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THINGnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.

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TOOadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.

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TRIALnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/

the act of testing something

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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TWINnounUS /twɪn/

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," "ETHEL'S TRIAL," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXHIBITION," "THE RED PLANT," "PERCY'S HOLIDAYS," "ON THE MOUNTAIN; OR, LOST AND FOUND," "CLARIBEL; OR, OUT OF PRISON," "JENNY AND THE INSECTS," ETC.

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UNIONnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.

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YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading —————————— NEW YORK: NO.

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