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The Child's World: Third Reader
The Child's World: Third Reader

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Child's World: Third Reader is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.
SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.
Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.
Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.
The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.
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The Child's World: Third Reader

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Child's World: Third Reader is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.
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SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.
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Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.
/səkˈses wɪð ðə tʃaɪldz wɜːrld ˈriːdərz ɪz ɪn noʊ waɪz dɪˈpendənt ɑːn ðə juːs ʌv ðə tʃɑːrt ˈmænjuːəl ɔːr kɑːrdz/
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Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.
/ˈmɑːdərn ˈtiːtʃərz ʌv ˈriːdɪŋ ˌhaʊˈevər ˈrekəɡnaɪz ðə ˈseɪvɪŋ ʌv taɪm ənd ˈefərt tuː biː əˈkɑːmplɪʃt fɔːr boʊθ ðer ˈpjuːpəlz ənd ðemˈselvz baɪ ðə juːs ʌv kɑːrdz tʃɑːrt ənd ˈmænjuːəl ənd lʊk tuː ðə ˈpʌblɪʃər tuː prəˈvaɪd ðiːz ækˈsesəriz ɪn kənˈviːnjənt fɔːrm ənd æt ˈmɑːdərət kɑːst/
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The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.
/ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ eɪdz ɑːr ˈðerfɔːr ˈɔːfərd ɪn ðə bɪˈliːf ðæt ðeɪ wɪl meɪk ðə wɜːrk ʌv ðə ˈtiːtʃər treɪnd ɔːr ənˈtreɪnd mɔːr ɪˈfektɪv/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

accessories noun US /ækˈsesəriz/

plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading “Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.”

aids noun US /eɪdz/

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading “The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.”

browne noun US /braʊn/

English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)

From this reading “HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.”

Grades noun US /ɡreɪdz/

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading “SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.”

Nashville noun US /ˈnæʃvɪl/

capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music

From this reading “SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.”

Peabody noun US /ˈpiːbɑːdi/

educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading “SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.”

tate noun US /teɪt/

United States poet and critic (1899-1979)

From this reading “SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.”

untrained adjective US /ənˈtreɪnd/

not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training

From this reading “The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.”

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accessoriesnounUS /ækˈsesəriz/

plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/

highly skilled

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

aidsnounUS /eɪdz/

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

BROWNEnounUS /braʊn/

English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

cardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/

a visual display of information

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

Child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

costnounUS /kɑːst/

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

CriticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

EducationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

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

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

effortnounUS /ˈefərt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

ElementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/

easy and not involved or complicated

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

ExtensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/

a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

GradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

HETTY

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

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

HillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

IndustrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

KnounUS /keɪ/

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/

a small handbook

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/

preside over

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

ModernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

NashvillenounUS /ˈnæʃvɪl/

capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

NormaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/

educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

PrincipalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

RocknounUS /rɑːk/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

SnounUS /es/

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

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

SARAHnounUS /ˈserə/

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

SuccessnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

TATEnounUS /teɪt/

United States poet and critic (1899-1979)

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

TeachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

TeachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/

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

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

Tenn

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

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Modern teachers of reading, however, recognize the saving of time and effort to be accomplished for both their pupils and themselves by the use of cards, chart, and manual, and look to the publisher to provide these accessories in convenient form and at moderate cost.

trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

untrainedadjectiveUS /ənˈtreɪnd/

not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

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 SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

Winthrop

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

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

WITHERSnounUS /ˈwɪðərz/

the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals

From this reading SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading The following aids are therefore offered in the belief that they will make the work of the teacher, trained or untrained, more effective.

workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C.

WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Success with the Child's World Readers is in no wise dependent on the use of the chart, manual, or cards.

Chapter 1 of The Child's World: Third Reader by Hetty Sibyl Browne holds 428 sentences, grouped into 86 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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Chapter 1 holds 428 sentences of The Child's World: Third Reader, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.

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Hetty
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Browne
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Extension
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Worker
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