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The Children's Book of Stars

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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+-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.
& C. BLACK.
SOHO SQUARE.
LONDON, W.
| | | +-------------------------------------------------+ AUTHOR OF 'THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON,' 'ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES: THE DOG,' ETC.
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The Children's Book of Stars

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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+-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.
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& C. BLACK.
/siː blæk/
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SOHO SQUARE.
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LONDON, W.
/ˈlʌndən ˈdʌbəljuː/
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| | | +-------------------------------------------------+ AUTHOR OF 'THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON,' 'ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES: THE DOG,' ETC.

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autobiographies noun US /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/

plural of “autobiography” — a biography of yourself

From this reading “+-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.”

Freeman's noun US /ˈfriːmənz/

possessive form of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave

Glasgow noun US /ˈɡlæskoʊ/

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

illustrations noun US /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading “+-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.”

rivet verb US /ˈrɪvət/

direct one's attention on something

From this reading “+-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.”

Scotsman noun US /ˈskɑːtsmən/

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

sketches noun US /ˈsketʃəz/

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading “+-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.”

soho noun US /ˈsoʊhoʊ/

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading “SOHO SQUARE.”

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From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

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From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/

in an admirable manner

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

ANIMALnounUS /ˈænəməl/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

AUTOBIOGRAPHIESnounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/

plural of “autobiography” — a biography of yourself

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

BLACKadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading & C. BLACK.

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

confined by bonds

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading & C. BLACK.

CHILDREN'S

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From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

COLOURadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

CONTAININGverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

DOGnounUS /dɔːɡ/

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

ETC

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From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ AUTHOR OF 'THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON,' 'ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES: THE DOG,' ETC.

fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

first-hand

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From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

Freeman'snounUS /ˈfriːmənz/

possessive form of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

FULL-PAGEadjective

occupying an entire page in a book or paper

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

fulness

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From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/

foreshadow or presage

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

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lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

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LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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PRICEnounUS /praɪs/

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

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readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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rivetverbUS /ˈrɪvət/

direct one's attention on something

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snounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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SAMEadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

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ScotsmannounUS /ˈskɑːtsmən/

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

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sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

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SOHOnounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading SOHO SQUARE.

SQUAREverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading SOHO SQUARE.

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/

in an exhaustive manner

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

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toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

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trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

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usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/

being of use or service

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading LONDON, W.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

waysnounUS /weɪz/

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

WILLIAMSON

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From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | BY THE SAME AUTHOR | | | | CHILDREN'S BOOK OF LONDON | | | | CONTAINING 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS | | IN COLOUR BY JOHN WILLIAMSON | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'The stories are told in a way that is bound | | to rivet attention, and the historical sketches| | will leave a lasting impression on the minds | | of young readers which will be very useful | | when their studies in history become more | | advanced.'--_Scotsman._ | | | | | | ANIMAL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES | | | | THE DOG | | | | WITH 12 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS IN | | COLOUR BY J. WILLIAMSON | | | | PRICE =6s.= | | | | 'A true life history, written "out of the | | fulness of first-hand knowledge" by an author | | who is thoroughly acquainted with all the | | ways of "the friend of man."'--_Glasgow | | Herald._ | | | | 'The story is admirably told in clear and | | fascinating language.'--_Freeman's Journal._ | | | | A.

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