Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading AMERICANS are realizing the need for preventing accidents.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

(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 See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

a native or inhabitant of the United States

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plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading AMERICANS are realizing the need for preventing accidents.

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

at or in or to any place

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

kindly endorsement and guidance

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

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From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

have

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

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From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

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

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

true confidential information

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

relating to the process of education

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

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

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

characteristic of humanity

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

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

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within a building

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

of or relating to or resulting from industry

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a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

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the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

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a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

belonging to the person speaking

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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

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a condition requiring relief

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unnecessary and unwarranted

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

being ten more than eighty

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

not any; not one

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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not one thing; not anything

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

and nothing more

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

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From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together

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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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have ownership or possession of

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

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the local environment

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

for each

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

a human being

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

bulge outward

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past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading AMERICANS are realizing the need for preventing accidents.

the act of preventing

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

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-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

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precisely, exactly

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

-ing form of “safeguard” — make safe

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

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From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

carry out

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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a special situation

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from one end or side of something to the other

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an instance or single occasion for some event

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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

in the direction of

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

make an effort or attempt

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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

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below or beneath something; less than

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

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carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

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any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading The discovery that by the safeguarding of machinery and the education of workmen ninety per cent of the industrial accidents could be prevented, has proved the value of educational methods in Public Safety work, and the Safety activities of public officials, trade organizations, public schools, churches, and other agencies have been directed toward the prevention of accidents on the street, in public places, and in homes.

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From this reading The general conservation and efficiency movements and the Workmen's Compensation Laws first directed the attention of employers to the needless waste of human life.

everything that exists anywhere

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computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

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From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._

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 See http://www.archive.org/details/surepopsafetysco00bailrich Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts _Being a Safety Scout means doing the right thing at the right time._ --COLONEL SURE POP Published Under the Auspices of the National Safety Council Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York World Book Company _I will bear in mind the value of human life and a sound body._ _I will take no risks to endanger my body or any of its parts._ _I will do nothing to endanger the life or limb of any other person._ _I will be vigilant not only for my own safety, but for that of others, in the street or indoors, on foot or in conveyances, anywhere and at all times._ _I will try to do at least one Good Turn for Safety every day._