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The Hazeley Family
The Hazeley Family

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Hazeley Family is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By A. E. (Amelia E.) Johnson • Curated US English Learning Edition
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_PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.
A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.
It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.
Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Hazeley Family

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Hazeley Family is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.
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A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.
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It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈoʊnli ə pəˈteɪtoʊ bʌt ðə saɪt ʌv ɪt brɔːt tuː ɪts ˈoʊnər nɑːt ˈoʊnli ə kraʊd ʌv ˈplezənt ˈmɛm.ə.riz bʌt ə ˈnʌmbər ʌv ənˈplezənt ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
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Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.
/hens ðə ˈɜːrnɪst ˈθɔːtfəl ɪkˈspreʃən ɑːn hɜːr jʌŋ feɪs/

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anticipations noun US /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading “It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.”

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Baptist noun US /ˈbæptəst/

follower of Baptistic doctrines

From this reading “_PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.”

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chestnut adjective US /ˈtʃesnʌt/

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading “_PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.”

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Clarence noun US /ˈklerəns/

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading “A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”

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dingy adjective US /ˈdɪndʒi/

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading “Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.”

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Librarian noun US /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading “A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”

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potato noun US /pəˈteɪtoʊ/

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading “Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.”

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shapely adjective US /ˈʃeɪpli/

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading “Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

dining room noun + noun

a room used for dining

In this reading “Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.”

3,894 times in 426,211 chapters
sweet potato adjective + noun

pantropical vine widely cultivated in several varieties for its large sweet tuberous root with orange flesh

In this reading “Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.”

600 times in 426,211 chapters
pleasant memories adjective + noun

In this reading “It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.”

312 times in 426,211 chapters
stood by verb + particle

In this reading “Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.”

14,502 times in 426,211 chapters
Act of verb + particle

In this reading “A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”

28,018 times in 426,211 chapters
crowd of verb + particle

In this reading “It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.”

18,813 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 71

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1420

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From this reading _PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.

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1894

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From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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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 A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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ActverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/

follower of Baptistic doctrines

From this reading _PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.

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broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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CHESTNUTadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading _PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.

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ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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Corinne

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From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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crowdverbUS /kraʊd/

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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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 A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.

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earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/

in a serious manner

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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EnteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.

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facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.

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FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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Hazeley

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From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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HenceadverbUS /hens/

for this reason

From this reading Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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JOHNSONnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/

Recollections of past events.

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.

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onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading _PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.

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pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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potatonounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊ/

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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PublicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading _PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.

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roomnounUS /ruːm/

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

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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sightnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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Sixteen-year-old

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From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading _PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.

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stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _PHILADELPHIA_ American Baptist Publication Society _1420 CHESTNUT STREET_ MRS.

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sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/

having intellectual depth

From this reading Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.

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thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was only a potato, but the sight of it brought to its owner, not only a crowd of pleasant memories, but a number of unpleasant anticipations.

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WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A. E. JOHNSON _Author of Clarence and Corinne_ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by the AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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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 Sixteen-year-old Flora Hazeley stood by the table in the dingy little dining room, looking down earnestly and thoughtfully at a shapely, yellow sweet potato.

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youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

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

From this reading Hence, the earnest, thoughtful expression on her young face.

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Chapter 1 of The Hazeley Family by A. E. (Amelia E.) Johnson holds 91 sentences, grouped into 19 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 1 holds 91 sentences of The Hazeley Family, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.

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