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The tale of the the Muley Cow
The tale of the the Muley Cow

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The tale of the the Muley Cow is here in full — 553 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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(Trademark Registered.)
=Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.
(Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)
AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.
The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.
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The tale of the the Muley Cow

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The tale of the the Muley Cow is here in full — 553 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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(Trademark Registered.)
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=Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.
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(Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)
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AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.
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The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

Learner Dictionary

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

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bailey noun US /ˈbeɪli/

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading “(Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)”

farmyard noun US /ˈfɑːrmjɑːrd/

an area adjacent to farm buildings

From this reading “AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.”

goodies noun US /ˈɡʊdiz/

plural of “goody” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading “The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.”

Illustrations noun US /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

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

From this reading “=Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.”

publishers noun US /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading “AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.”

Registered adjective US /ˈredʒɪstərd/

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading “(Trademark Registered.)”

Trademark noun US /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

a distinctive characteristic or attribute

From this reading “(Trademark Registered.)”

Wrapper noun US /ˈræpər/

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading “=Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.”

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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 AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

ARTHURnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

BAILEYnounUS /ˈbeɪli/

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

barnnounUS /bɑːrn/

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

bitnounUS /bɪt/

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

CATnounUS /kæt/

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

ColoredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

COWnounUS /kaʊ/

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

DrawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

DUNLAP

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

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/

being one more than seven

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

farmyardnounUS /ˈfɑːrmjɑːrd/

an area adjacent to farm buildings

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

folknounUS /foʊk/

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

four-footedadjective

having four feet

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

goodiesnounUS /ˈɡʊdiz/

plural of “goody” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

GreennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

GROSSET

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

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

GRUNTY

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

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

HARRYverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

HENnounUS /hen/

adult female chicken

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

HENRIETTA

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

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

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

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

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

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

Johnnie

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

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

KITTYnounUS /ˈkɪti/

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

MadeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

MISSverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

MULEY

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

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

PIGnounUS /pɪɡ/

domestic swine

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

PONYnounUS /ˈpoʊniː/

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

PROUDFOOT

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From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

PUBLISHERSnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

rednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

RegisteredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading (Trademark Registered.)

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

SLEEPY-TIME

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From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

SLUMBER-TOWN

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From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

SMITHnounUS /smɪθ/

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

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 =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

TALEnounUS /teɪl/

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 (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

TALESnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — 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 (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

tellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

TextnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

threenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

TrademarknounUS /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

a distinctive characteristic or attribute

From this reading (Trademark Registered.)

TUCK-ME-IN

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From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

TURKEYnounUS /ˈtɜːrki/

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

TWINKLEHEELS

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From this reading (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF GRUNTY PIG THE TALE OF HENRIETTA HEN THE TALE OF TURKEY PROUDFOOT THE TALE OF PONY TWINKLEHEELS THE TALE OF MISS KITTY CAT SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF THE MULEY COW BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered)

two-footedadjective

having two feet

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

woodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

WrappernounUS /ˈræpər/

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading =Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH= This series of animal stories for children from three to eight years, tells of the adventures of the four-footed creatures of our American woods and fields in an amusing way, which delights small two-footed human beings.

YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading AND "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Made in the United States of America A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow.

Chapter 1 of The tale of the the Muley Cow by Arthur Scott Bailey holds 553 sentences, grouped into 111 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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