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The Little Colonel's Holidays
The Little Colonel's Holidays

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Little Colonel's Holidays is here in full — 54 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston • Curated US English Learning Edition
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(_Trade Mark, Reg.
U. S. Pat.
Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")
The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50
The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Little Colonel's Holidays

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Little Colonel's Holidays is here in full — 54 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/10 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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(_Trade Mark, Reg.
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U. S. Pat.
/juː es pæt/
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Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")
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The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50
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The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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Arizona noun US /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading “The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50”

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boxed adjective US /bɑːkst/

enclosed in or set off by a border or box

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Colonel's noun US /ˈkɜːrnəlz/

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading “The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50”

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Cosy noun US /ˈkoʊzi/

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading “The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated”

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Holidays noun US /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading “The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50”

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Kentucky noun US /kənˈtʌki/

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading “Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")”

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Scissors noun US /ˈsɪzərz/

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

From this reading “Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")”

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Vacation noun US /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading “The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50”

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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.

Cosy Corner noun + noun

In this reading “The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated”

173 times in 225,867 chapters
Big Brother adjective + noun

a totalitarian leader and invader of privacy

In this reading “The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated”

1,457 times in 225,867 chapters
Comes Riding verb + noun counted as “come riding”

In this reading “The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50”

1,427 times in 225,867 chapters
Good Times adjective + noun

In this reading “The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated”

2,257 times in 225,867 chapters

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1.25

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From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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1.50

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From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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13.50

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From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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9

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From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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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 above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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Boarding-School

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From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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BooknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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boxedadjectiveUS /bɑːkst/

enclosed in or set off by a border or box

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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ComesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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CornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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CosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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GiantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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HeronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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HolidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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KnightnounUS /naɪt/

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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KnightsnounUS /naɪts/

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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MaidnounUS /meɪd/

a female domestic

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading (_Trade Mark, Reg.

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monounUS /moʊ/

an indefinitely short time

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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PatverbUS /pæt/

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading U. S. Pat.

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PreparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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Reg

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From this reading (_Trade Mark, Reg.

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RidingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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SnounUS /es/

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

From this reading U. S. Pat.

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ScissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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SeriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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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 Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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threenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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TimesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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TradenounUS /treɪd/

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading (_Trade Mark, Reg.

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TwonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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UnounUS /juː/

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

From this reading U. S. Pat.

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VacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The Little Colonel's House Party 1.50 The Little Colonel's Holidays 1.50 The Little Colonel's Hero 1.50 The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 1.50 The Little Colonel in Arizona 1.50 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation 1.50 The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor 1.50 The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding 1.50

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vol

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

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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vols

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

From this reading The above 9 vols., _boxed_ 13.50 _In Preparation_--A New Little Colonel Book 1.50 The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 Big Brother 1.25 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo, cloth, illustrated

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volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Of._) Each one vol., large 12mo, cloth, illustrated (Containing in one volume the three stories, "The Little Colonel," "The Giant Scissors," and "Two Little Knights of Kentucky.")

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Chapter 1 of The Little Colonel's Holidays by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston holds 54 sentences, grouped into 11 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.

What does chapter 1 of The Little Colonel's Holidays contain?

Chapter 1 holds 54 sentences of The Little Colonel's Holidays, unabridged, divided into 11 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of The Little Colonel's Holidays by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 54 sentences, grouped into 11 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #40463, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

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Trade
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Large
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Cloth
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