Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When he promised "Honor bright," he always kept his word.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

possessive form of “b” — aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Yes, papa," said the little boy.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

provide as food

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading When he promised "Honor bright," he always kept his word.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading "Yes, papa," said the little boy.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "Yes, papa," said the little boy.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading When he promised "Honor bright," he always kept his word.

obscene terms for female genitals

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

memorable for being a special occasion

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

of a deep slightly bluish red color

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes, papa," said the little boy.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

a special situation

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

precisely as stated

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

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

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

at the time that

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading When he promised "Honor bright," he always kept his word.

United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading With illustrations by BLANCHE FISHER WRIGHT Edition of 1927 Made in U. S. A. THE CONTENTS PAGE HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT 9 ROSE-RED AND RUTHIE 11 THE TREE GAME 14 BILLY BOY'S MAGIC KEY 16 POLLY'S NEW APRIL FOOL 18 THE THREE B'S 23 TEDDY'S HELPERS 26 THE RED-LETTER DAY 30 HONOR BRIGHT, PRESIDENT When Honor Bright went to live in the country the very first thing he asked for was some real live geese, to join the chickens, and the pussy, and the rabbits already on the farm.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, papa," said the little boy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Will you remember to feed them every day, son, if I get you a pair?" asked his father.