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The King of the Park

Chapter I

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BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.
TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.
PRESSWORK BY ROCKWELL & CHURCHILL.
I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.
HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.
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The King of the Park

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The King of the Park is here in full — 222 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.
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TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.
/təˈpɑːɡrəfi baɪ siː dʒeɪ ˈpiːtərz sʌn ˈbɑːstən/
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PRESSWORK BY ROCKWELL & CHURCHILL.
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I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.
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HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

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churchill noun US /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading “PRESSWORK BY ROCKWELL & CHURCHILL.”

humane adjective US /hjuːˈmeɪn/

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

From this reading “I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.”

inscribe verb US /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

From this reading “I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.”

marshall noun US /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading “BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.”

peters noun US /ˈpiːtərz/

plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading “TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.”

rockwell noun US /ˈrɑːkwel/

United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)

From this reading “PRESSWORK BY ROCKWELL & CHURCHILL.”

typography noun US /təˈpɑːɡrəfi/

the craft of composing type and printing from it

From this reading “TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.”

wesley noun US /ˈwesli/

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading “I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.”

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DEAR GIRLS adjective + noun counted as “dear girl”

In this reading “HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.”

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ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

ASSOCIATESnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

BACKadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

BAYnounUS /beɪ/

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

BEAUTIFULadjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

BOSTONnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.

BOY'SnounUS /bɔɪz/

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

BOYSnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.

CHARLESnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

CHURCHILLnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading PRESSWORK BY ROCKWELL & CHURCHILL.

DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

ETC

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From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

FENS

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

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

GIRLSnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

HEBARD

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

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

HUMANEadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

INSCRIBEverbUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

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

From this reading TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.

JOE

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

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

KIND-HEARTEDadjective

having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

KINGnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

LAMBnounUS /læm/

young sheep

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

MARSHALLnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

OTHERadjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

PARENTSnounUS /ˈperənts/

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

PARKnounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

PETERSnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/

plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.

PLAYverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

POLICE-SERGEANT

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

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

PRESSWORK

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

From this reading PRESSWORK BY ROCKWELL & CHURCHILL.

ROCKWELLnounUS /ˈrɑːkwel/

United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)

From this reading PRESSWORK BY ROCKWELL & CHURCHILL.

SAKEnounUS /seɪk/

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

SAUNDERS

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

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

SONnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BY MARSHALL SAUNDERS, AUTHOR OF “BEAUTIFUL JOE,” “CHARLES AND HIS LAMB,” “FOR THE OTHER BOY’S SAKE,” ETC.

THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

TYPOGRAPHYnounUS /təˈpɑːɡrəfi/

the craft of composing type and printing from it

From this reading TYPOGRAPHY BY C. J. PETERS & SON, BOSTON.

WELL-KNOWNadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/

widely or fully known

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

WESLEYnounUS /ˈwesli/

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading I INSCRIBE THIS BOOK TO POLICE-SERGEANT CHARLES WESLEY HEBARD OF THE BACK BAY FENS, AND HIS HUMANE ASSOCIATES, TO MRS.

WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

WIFEnounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading HEBARD, HIS KIND-HEARTED WIFE, AND TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS WHO PLAY ABOUT THE HOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN KING OF THE PARK.

Chapter 1 of The King of the Park by Marshall Saunders holds 222 sentences, grouped into 45 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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