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The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations
The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations

Chapter II · JUGGLING WITH BALLS. By a PRACTICAL GYMNAST 68

Chapter II of The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations, “JUGGLING WITH BALLS. By a PRACTICAL GYMNAST 68,” is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By G. Andrew [Editor] Hutchison • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75
SECTION II.
MODEL-MAKING--MOVING AND OTHERWISE.
I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.
By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.
By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109
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The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations

Chapter II · JUGGLING WITH BALLS. By a PRACTICAL GYMNAST 68

Chapter II of The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations, “JUGGLING WITH BALLS. By a PRACTICAL GYMNAST 68,” is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

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THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75
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SECTION II.
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MODEL-MAKING--MOVING AND OTHERWISE.
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I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.
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By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.
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By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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horizontal adjective US /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/

parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading “THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
marine adjective US /mərˈiːn/

of or relating to the sea

From this reading “By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.”

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propeller noun US /prəˈpelər/

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

From this reading “I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.”

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quadruple verb US /kwɑːˈdruːpəl/

increase fourfold

From this reading “THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
screw noun US /skruː/

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading “I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.”

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triple verb US /ˈtrɪpəl/

increase threefold

From this reading “THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75”

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vertical adjective US /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading “THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75”

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windmill noun US /ˈwɪndmɪl/

a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading “By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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

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

FIVE FEET noun + noun counted as “five foot”

In this reading “By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.”

4,225 times in 426,212 chapters
FALL FROM verb + particle

In this reading “THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75”

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All words in this reading · 79

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101

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From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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104

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From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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106

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From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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109

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From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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69

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From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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70

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From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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71

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From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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72

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From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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73

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From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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74

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From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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75

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From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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79

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From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

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81

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From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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97

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From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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BOATnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BOXnounUS /bɑːks/

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
CHANGEverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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CHASEMORE

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From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

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CHEAPadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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CLOCKnounUS /klɑːk/

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CUTTERnounUS /ˈkʌtər/

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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DANCINGnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DOUBLEverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/

increase twofold

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ENGINEnounUS /ˈendʒən/

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

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FALLverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FALLSnounUS /fɔːlz/

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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FEETnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FIVEnounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
FOUNTAINnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FOURnounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FRANKadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HANDnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HORIZONTALadjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/

parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HOW

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From this reading I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading SECTION II.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
INSIDEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LEFTnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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LONGadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

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MAKEverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.

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MARINEadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/

of or relating to the sea

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

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MODELnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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MODEL-MAKING

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From this reading MODEL-MAKING--MOVING AND OTHERWISE.

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MOVINGadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

in motion

From this reading MODEL-MAKING--MOVING AND OTHERWISE.

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NIGGERS

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From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

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OTHERWISEadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading MODEL-MAKING--MOVING AND OTHERWISE.

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OUTSIDEadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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PARALLELnounUS /ˈperəlel/

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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PASSverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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PENNYnounUS /ˈpeni/

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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PROPELLERnounUS /prəˈpelər/

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

From this reading I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.

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QUADRUPLEverbUS /kwɑːˈdruːpəl/

increase fourfold

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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REALadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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RIGHTadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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SCREWnounUS /skruː/

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.

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SECTIONnounUS /ˈsekʃən/

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading SECTION II.

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SHOWERnounUS /ˈʃaʊər/

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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SINGLEadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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SMALLadjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading By F. CHASEMORE 79 II.--HOW TO MAKE A SMALL MARINE ENGINE FOR A BOAT FOUR OR FIVE FEET LONG.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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TRIPLEverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/

increase threefold

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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VERTICALadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading THE VERTICAL FALL 69 THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FALLS 70 THE PARALLEL FALL 70 THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE FALL FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT 70 THE HORIZONTAL PASS 71 THE DOUBLE VERTICAL FALL 71 THE DOUBLE INSIDE FALL 71 THE TRIPLE PASS 72 THE TRIPLE OVER AND UNDER PASS 73 THE SINGLE OVER AND DOUBLE UNDER PASS 73 THE SHOWER 73 THE TRIPLE SHOWER 74 THE QUADRUPLE SHOWER 74 THE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN 74 THE DOUBLE FOUNTAIN CHANGE 75

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WATER-WHEEL

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From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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WINDMILLnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/

a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I.--HOW TO MAKE A BOAT WITH A SCREW PROPELLER.

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WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading By FRANK CHASEMORE 81 PENNY IN THE BOX AND THE MODEL WILL WORK.’ By FRANK CHASEMORE 97 A MODEL WINDMILL 97 A MODEL CUTTER YACHT 101 DANCING ‘NIGGERS’ 104 A REAL WATER-WHEEL 106 HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP CLOCK 109

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Chapter 2 of The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations by G. Andrew [Editor] Hutchison holds 6 sentences, grouped into 2 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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