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Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them

Chapter IX

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A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.
The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.
To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.
Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.
On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).
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Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.
/ə ˈvæləntaɪn ˌentərˈteɪnmənt wɪð ərˈɪdʒənəl ˈvæləntaɪnz ðə fʌn ʌv ðə ˈvæləntaɪn ˈpɑːrti bɪˈɡɪnz wɪð ðə ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz wɪtʃ ɑːr ɪn ðə ʃeɪp ʌv ə hɑːrt/
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The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.
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To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.
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Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.
/foʊld ðɪs ˈɑːblɔːŋ ˈkrɔːswaɪz θruː ɪts ˈsentər ənd juː wɪl meɪk ə smɔːl skwer ʌv fɔːr ˈleɪərz ʌv ˈpeɪpər/
Line 5
On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

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crosswise adjective US /ˈkrɔːswaɪz/

lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction

From this reading “Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.”

frolic noun US /ˈfrɑːlɪk/

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading “The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.”

invitations noun US /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading “A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.”

layers noun US /ˈleɪərz/

plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading “Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.”

measuring noun US /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading “To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.”

oblong adjective US /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/

(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

From this reading “Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.”

valentine noun US /ˈvæləntaɪn/

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading “A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.”

valentines noun US /ˈvæləntaɪnz/

plural of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading “A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.”

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take place verb + noun

come to pass

In this reading “The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.”

square piece verb + noun

In this reading “To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.”

in the shape preposition + article + noun counted as “in … shape”

In this reading “A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.”

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103

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From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

104

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From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

105

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From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

centrenounUS /ˈsentər/

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

crosswiseadjectiveUS /ˈkrɔːswaɪz/

lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction

From this reading Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.

designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

edgenounUS /edʒ/

the boundary of a surface

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

ENTERTAINMENTnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

FignounUS /fɪɡ/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

foldnounUS /foʊld/

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.

four-folded

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

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

funnounUS /fʌn/

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

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

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/

plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.

leadsnounUS /liːdz/

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

markverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

namesnounUS /neɪmz/

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

oblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/

(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

From this reading Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

one-halfnoun

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

ORIGINALadjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

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

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

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

From this reading On one side of this square mark the outline of a heart, allowing the corner of the small four-folded square, which is also the centre of the large square of paper before it is folded, to form the point of the heart (Fig. 105).

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.

squareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading To make the design, fold through the centre a square piece of paper measuring five and one-half inches along each edge.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

VALENTINEnounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

VALENTINESnounUS /ˈvæləntaɪnz/

plural of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The message on the outside (Fig. 103) leads to the opening of the invitation (Fig. 104), and on the inside are found the time and place where the frolic is to take place and the names of those who are to give the party.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINES THE fun of the Valentine party begins with the invitations, which are in the shape of a heart.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Fold this oblong crosswise through its centre, and you will make a small square of four layers of paper.

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Questions about reading Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them

Common questions about reading Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them by Lina Beard on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them?

Yes. All 2810 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #48978 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #48978, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them take to read?

About 234 minutes of reading across 562 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them section by section

How to work through Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

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  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them

Words and structures a reader meets early in Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Things
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Worth
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Doing
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Illustrated
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.