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Tom the telephone boy
Tom the telephone boy

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Tom the telephone boy is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Frank V. Webster • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.
12 mo.
Illustrated.
Bound in cloth.
Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska
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Tom the telephone boy

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Tom the telephone boy is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/43 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.
Line 2
12 mo.
Line 3
Illustrated.
/ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
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Bound in cloth.
/baʊnd ɪn klɔːθ/
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Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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Alaska noun US /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading “Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska”

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castaway noun US /ˈkæstəweɪ/

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading “Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.”

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Experiences noun US /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading “Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska”

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Hardy's noun US /ˈhɑːrdiz/

possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)

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Illustrated verb US /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

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

From this reading “Illustrated.”

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partners noun US /ˈpɑːrtnərz/

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading “Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.”

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ranch noun US /ræntʃ/

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading “Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska”

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Stanley's noun US /ˈstænliz/

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

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per volume preposition + noun

In this reading “Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska”

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12

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From this reading 12 mo.

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35

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From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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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 Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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BOBverbUS /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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BoundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

confined by bonds

From this reading Bound in cloth.

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BoynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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Bradner's

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From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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CASTAWAYnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪ/

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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centsnounUS /sents/

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

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

From this reading Bound in cloth.

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Dan

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From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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ETC

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From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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ExperiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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FARMverbUS /fɑːrm/

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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Fred

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From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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Hardy'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdiz/

possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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HUNTERnounUS /ˈhʌntər/

someone who hunts game

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

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

From this reading Illustrated.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Bound in cloth.

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LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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MessagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/

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

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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monounUS /moʊ/

an indefinitely short time

From this reading 12 mo.

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MysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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NEWSBOYnoun

a boy who delivers newspapers

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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ONLYadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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PARTNERSnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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perprepositionUS /pɜːr/

for each

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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postpaidadjective

used especially of mail; paid in advance

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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PricenounUS /praɪs/

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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RiseverbUS /raɪz/

move upward

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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Roy

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From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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Stanley'snounUS /ˈstænliz/

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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TelephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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TomnounUS /tɑːm/

male cat

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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TREASUREnounUS /ˈtreʒər/

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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TripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Price per volume, 35 cents, postpaid ONLY A FARM BOY, Or Dan Hardy’s Rise in Life TOM THE TELEPHONE BOY, Or The Mystery of a Message THE BOY FROM THE RANCH, Or Roy Bradner’s City Experiences THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER, Or Fred Stanley’s Trip to Alaska

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YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Tom the Telephone Boy Or The Mystery of a Message AUTHOR OF “BOB THE CASTAWAY,” “THE NEWSBOY PARTNERS,” “THE YOUNG TREASURE HUNTER,” “ONLY A FARM BOY,” ETC.

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