Chapter 36 of The Burgess Animal Book for Children is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXVI
Chapter 36 of The Burgess Animal Book for Children is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature. “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel. “It means hoofed.” “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped. For the life of him he couldn't think of the rest.
Chapter 36 of The Burgess Animal Book for Children is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading ““Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.”
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading ““Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.”
having or resembling hoofs
From this reading ““It means hoofed.””
a small worthless amount
From this reading ““I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.”
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading ““Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.”
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading ““It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.”
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading ““Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.”
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading ““I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.”
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(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 “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the life of him he couldn't think of the rest.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
a social unit living together
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the life of him he couldn't think of the rest.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the life of him he couldn't think of the rest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the life of him he couldn't think of the rest.
having or resembling hoofs
From this reading “It means hoofed.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the life of him he couldn't think of the rest.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For the life of him he couldn't think of the rest.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For the life of him he couldn't think of the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is Un--Un-Ungu--” began Peter Rabbit and then stopped.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I remember what it means, but not the name,” spoke up Happy Jack Squirrel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
which person or people
From this reading “Who remembers the name of the order to which all members of the Deer family belong?” asked Old Mother Nature.
Chapter 36 of The Burgess Animal Book for Children by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess holds 98 sentences, grouped into 20 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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