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Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories
Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories is here in full — 474 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur • Curated US English Learning Edition
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WHO ARE HAPPIEST?
OTHER STORIES.
T. S. ARTHUR.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories is here in full — 474 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/94 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).
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See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."
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WHO ARE HAPPIEST?
/huː ɑːr ˈhæpiəst/
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OTHER STORIES.
/ˈʌðər ˈstɔːriz/
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T. S. ARTHUR.
/tiː es ˈɑːrθər/

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Access noun US /ˈækses/

the right to enter

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).”

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available adjective US /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).”

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Colleges noun US /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).”

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Florida noun US /ˈflɔːrədə/

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).”

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format verb US /ˈfɔːrmæt/

set (printed matter) into a specific format

From this reading “See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."”

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http noun US /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading “See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."”

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Preservation noun US /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).”

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Universities noun US /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).”

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All words in this reading · 72

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00002157

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From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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10

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From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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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 See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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AccessnounUS /ˈækses/

the right to enter

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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ARTHURnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

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

From this reading T. S. ARTHUR.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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BoardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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cgi

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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Children's

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CollegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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edu

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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EducationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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EnjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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fcla

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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formatverbUS /ˈfɔːrmæt/

set (printed matter) into a specific format

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
fulltext

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HAPPIESTadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading WHO ARE HAPPIEST?

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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idno

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ImagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
jpg

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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juv

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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LiteraturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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MeansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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OTHERadjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading OTHER STORIES.

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pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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PALMM

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature).

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pdf

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

From this reading See http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=jpg or http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002157&format=pdf In "Means of Enjoyment" the word "vail" was replaced with "veil" in the sentence "It seemed as if a veil had suddenly been drawn from before his eyes."

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PreservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

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ProjectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/

communicate vividly

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replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

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SnounUS /es/

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

From this reading T. S. ARTHUR.

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SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

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STORIESnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

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

From this reading OTHER STORIES.

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suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

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tnounUS /tiː/

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

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textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

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text-idx

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

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

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throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

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UF

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UniversitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

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vail

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veilnounUS /veɪl/

a garment that covers the head and face

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

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WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading WHO ARE HAPPIEST?

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

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wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

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Chapter 1 of Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur holds 474 sentences, grouped into 95 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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