Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

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From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

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From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

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

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

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

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

see with attention

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

the two together, not just one

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

plural of “compilation” — something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

past form of “compile” — get or gather together

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

gotten under control

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

set up or found

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

the act of departing

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

destroyed or killed

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

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

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

only a very short time before

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

with the head foremost

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

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

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

a room where books are kept

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

hear with intention

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

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

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

march in a procession

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

not any; not one

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

no person; not anyone

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

express or signify by nodding

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

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

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

go across or through

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

with speed

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

cut with a saw

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

fastened with stitches

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

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 "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

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 "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

express in words

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

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

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

the act of using

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

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

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

at the time that

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

in or at the place that

From this reading "The mother sewed him up so quickly" 86 "I took one of my pistols" 90 All the princesses were there 104 He jumped so high that nobody could see where he went to 120 Up went the lid of the tank 144 The bird tells the others 160

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

which person or people

From this reading "We both arrived in full career" 165 INTRODUCING THE STORIES "Stories to Read or Tell" has been compiled for the boys and girls who like to listen to stories as well as to read them, and for the mothers and teachers who are looking for stories "not quite so well known" as those contained in many excellent compilations now in use.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

in the company of; together with

From this reading "'Tell me a story' comes before the ability to read," and unfortunate is the child who has not gone to the "Land of Nod" with good Mother Goose and those of her kin.

the words that are spoken

From this reading When, behold, they found no less than six brace of live partridges 42 Hardly had she spoken these words, when raging winds came blowing and whistling 48 "Pass it on," piped the bats 60 "Going up to a little house, she found an old hag" 74

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 Selected and Edited by LAURE CLAIRE FOUCHER Assistant in the New York Public Library _Published October, 1911_ _New Edition March, 1917_ At the sound of the voice, the Stone-cutter looked around 2 The Bodhisatta saw this headlong flight of the animals 18 The Mouse and the Bum-clock stood up 38