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The Firelight Fairy Book

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Firelight Fairy Book is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.
That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball
THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest
THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails
THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.
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The Firelight Fairy Book

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Firelight Fairy Book is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 11/78 · 5 reading units · Lines 51–55

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And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.
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That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball
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THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest
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THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails
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THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.
/ðə kwiːn ʌv ˈlæntərn lænd wʌns əˈpɑːn ə taɪm ðə ˈjʌŋɡəst sʌn ʌv ə kɪŋ bɪˈkeɪm fɪld wɪð ðə dɪˈzaɪər tuː ɡoʊ əˈbrɔːd ənd siː ðə wɜːrld/

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.

caverns noun US /ˈkævərnz/

plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space

From this reading “That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball”

dragon's noun US /ˈdræɡənz/

possessive form of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading “THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest”

elm noun US /elm/

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading “THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails”

florin noun US /ˈflɔːrɪn/

the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents

From this reading “THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest”

mariner noun US /ˈmerənər/

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading “THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails”

seller noun US /ˈselər/

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading “THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest”

sneeze noun US /sniːz/

a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose

From this reading “THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest”

widest adjective US /ˈwaɪdəst/

superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading “THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/

to or in a foreign country

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

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 And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

ballnounUS /bɔːl/

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

BESTON

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From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

birdnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

BIRD-BOY

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From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

Bird-Boy's

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

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 THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

Bobo

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

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

Capen

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From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

CASTLEnounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

CATnounUS /kæt/

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/

plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

chestnounUS /tʃest/

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

CITYnounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

cloud-bowl

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

CloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

costnounUS /kɑːst/

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

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

dalenounUS /deɪl/

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

DAYnounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

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 THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

dragon'snounUS /ˈdræɡənz/

possessive form of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

dreamnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

DREAMSnounUS /driːmz/

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

ELMnounUS /elm/

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

ENCHANTEDadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

FAIRYnounUS /ˈferi/

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

fellverbUS /fel/

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

Florian

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From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

florinnounUS /ˈflɔːrɪn/

the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

Giles

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From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

Giles's

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From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

GOLDENWAND

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From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

graynounUS /ɡreɪ/

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

HALF-HOURnounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/

a half of an hour

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

HENRYnounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

hillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

HomenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

How

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From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

kingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

LANDnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

LANTERNnounUS /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

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

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

Marianna

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From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

MARINERnounUS /ˈmerənər/

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

MARVELOUSadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

MASTERnounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

MAURICE

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From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

MerchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

mouthnounUS /maʊθ/

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

OnceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

PrincenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/

a person who is being chased

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

QUEENnounUS /kwiːn/

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

roguesnounUS /roʊɡz/

plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

sailsnounUS /seɪlz/

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

seanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

SELLERnounUS /ˈselər/

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

ShepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

SNEEZEnounUS /sniːz/

a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

SplashverbUS /splæʃ/

cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

stonenounUS /stoʊn/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

tasknounUS /tæsk/

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

that's

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From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

Topsfield

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From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

TREASUREnounUS /ˈtreʒər/

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And that's the way the author heard about the Shepherd of Clouds, Florian, Marianna, Giles, Bobo, and all the other new friends.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/

superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

WONDERFULadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

woodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

woodcutters

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From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE ENCHANTED ELM The maiden watched the woodcutters coming through the wood THE BIRD-BOY Every year, on the Bird-Boy's birthday, a great gray bird was seen THE MASTER MARINER Splash! and the Master Mariner fell into the sea THE MARVELOUS DOG AND THE WONDERFUL CAT The Dog and the Cat studying their lessons THE SHEPHERD OF CLOUDS It was Giles's task to open the door of the cloud-bowl THE CITY UNDER THE SEA For three days the Merchant pursued the ship with the fiery sails

yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading THE SELLER OF DREAMS "How much does a dream cost?" asked Peter "A golden florin," answered the Seller of Dreams THE TREASURE CASTLE The three rogues were locked in the flying room PRINCE SNEEZE The chest of secrets was made of black stone MARIANNA Into the world went Marianna and the yellow bird THE LOST HALF-HOUR Just as the dragon's mouth was at its widest

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading That you may long enjoy their adventures is the wish of HENRY BESTON MAURICE E. DAY THE FAIRY GOLDENWAND The Parson Capen Home Topsfield, Massachusetts THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND The Prince begins his journey through the caverns THE ADVENTURES OF FLORIAN Over hill, over dale, Florian followed the magic ball

youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE QUEEN OF LANTERN LAND Once upon a time the youngest son of a king became filled with the desire to go abroad and see the world.

Chapter 1 of The Firelight Fairy Book by Henry Beston holds 393 sentences, grouped into 79 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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