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The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book
The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book

Chapter XXXVIII

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THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.
INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.
The articles that follow need not be made in the order given.
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.
Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviationsthink of single crochet as sc.”, and of double crochet as dc.”
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The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book

Chapter XXXVIII

Chapter 38 of The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book is here in full — 1368 sentences across 274 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.
/ðə ˈmædʒɪk ˈpeɪpər kənˈtɪnjuːd ðiːz ɑːr ðə ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz wɪtʃ wɜːr faʊnd ɑːn ðə ˈpeɪpər wɪtʃ ðə kwiːn ʌv ɔːl ˈferiz sent tuː ˈmeri ˈfrænsɪs baɪ ðə ˈferi ˈferli fluː/
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INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.
/ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz noʊt tuː bɪˈɡɪnərz bɪˈfɔːr əˈtemptɪŋ tuː meɪk ˈeni ʌv ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈɑːrtəkəlz meɪk ðoʊz ˈɡɪvən ɪn ðə ˈstɔːri pɑːrt ʌv ðɪs bʊk/
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The articles that follow need not be made in the order given.
/ðə ˈɑːrtəkəlz ðæt ˈfɑːloʊ niːd nɑːt biː meɪd ɪn ðə ˈɔːrdər ˈɡɪvən/
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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.
/əˌbriːviˈeɪʃənz juːzd ɪn kroʊˈʃeɪɪŋ ənd ˈnɪtɪŋ wen juː lʊk æt ðə dərˈekʃənz ˈjuːʒəwəli ˈɡɪvən fɔːr ˈmeɪkɪŋ kroʊˈʃeɪd ənd ˈnɪtəd ˈɑːrtəkəlz juː wɪl faɪnd ðə neɪmz ʌv ðə ˈstɪtʃɪz əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
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Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviationsthink of single crochet assc.”, and of double crochet asdc.”

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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abbreviated adjective US /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/

(of clothing) very short

From this reading “ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.”

abbreviations noun US /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “abbreviation” — a shortened form of a word or phrase

From this reading “ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.”

beginners noun US /bɪˈɡɪnərz/

plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity

From this reading “INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.”

crochet verb US /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

create by looping or crocheting

From this reading “Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.””

crocheted verb US /kroʊˈʃeɪd/

past form of “crochet” — create by looping or crocheting

From this reading “ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.”

crocheting noun US /kroʊˈʃeɪɪŋ/

needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle

From this reading “ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.”

stitches noun US /ˈstɪtʃɪz/

plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading “ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.”

treble adjective US /ˈtrebəl/

having or denoting a high range

From this reading “Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.””

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.

become familiar verb + adjective

In this reading “Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.””

look at verb + particle

take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

In this reading “ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.”

In order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.””

make any verb + adjective

In this reading “INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.”

think of verb + particle

keep in mind for attention or consideration

In this reading “Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.””

All words in this reading · 95

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

abbreviatedadjectiveUS /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/

(of clothing) very short

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

ABBREVIATIONSnounUS /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “abbreviation” — a shortened form of a word or phrase

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The articles that follow need not be made in the order given.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

BEGINNERSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/

plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

booknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

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From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

crochetverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

create by looping or crocheting

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

crochetedverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪd/

past form of “crochet” — create by looping or crocheting

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

CROCHETINGnounUS /kroʊˈʃeɪɪŋ/

needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

dcnounUS /ˌdiːˈsiː/

the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of the United States and created out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/

increase twofold

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

FairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

FairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/

to certain extent or degree

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

fairynounUS /ˈferi/

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

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

FlewverbUS /fluː/

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The articles that follow need not be made in the order given.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

knounUS /keɪ/

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

knitverbUS /nɪt/

make (textiles) by knitting

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/

made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

KNITTINGnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

listverbUS /lɪst/

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The articles that follow need not be made in the order given.

MAGICnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

namesnounUS /neɪmz/

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The articles that follow need not be made in the order given.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The articles that follow need not be made in the order given.

NOTEnounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The articles that follow need not be made in the order given.

PAPERnounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

QueennounUS /kwiːn/

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

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

scnoun

a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

slnoun

a terrorist group formed in Peru in the late 1960s as a splinter group from the communist party of Peru

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

slipverbUS /slɪp/

move stealthily

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

st

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

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

starsnounUS /stɑːrz/

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/

a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

stitchesnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪz/

plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The articles that follow need not be made in the order given.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

THESEdeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading INSTRUCTIONS NOTE TO BEGINNERS: Before attempting to make any of the following articles, make those given in the story part of this book.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

tr

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

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

trebleadjectiveUS /ˈtrebəl/

having or denoting a high range

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

USEDadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE MAGIC PAPER (CONTINUED) THESE are the instructions which were found on the paper which the Queen of All Fairies sent to Mary Frances by the fairy, Fairly Flew.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although _abbreviations are not used in this book_, it is well to know those in the following list: sc. single crochet dc. double crochet tr.c. treble crochet sl.st. slip stitch ch.st. chain stitch st. stitch k knit *——* repeat directions between stars NOTE.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.”

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CROCHETING AND KNITTING When you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated.

Chapter 38 of The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book by Jane Eayre Fryer holds 1368 sentences, grouped into 274 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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