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Youth, Vol. I — No. 4
Youth, Vol. I — No. 4

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Youth, Vol. I — No. 4 is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140
WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154
THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.
Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.
Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Youth, Vol. I — No. 4

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Youth, Vol. I — No. 4 is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140
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WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154
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THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.
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Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.
/səbˈskrɪpʃənz kæn bɪˈɡɪn æt ˈeni taɪm ənd mʌst biː peɪd ɪn ədˈvæns/
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Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Gould noun US /ɡuːld/

United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002)

From this reading “WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154”

Penn noun US /pen/

Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)

From this reading “Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.”

Puzzles noun US /ˈpʌzəlz/

plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

From this reading “THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.”

Remittances noun US /riˈmɪtənsɪz/

plural of “remittance” — a payment of money sent to a person in another place

From this reading “Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.”

sender noun US /ˈsendər/

someone who transmits a message

From this reading “Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.”

Serial adjective US /ˈsɪriːəl/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading “JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140”

Subscriptions noun US /səbˈskrɪpʃənz/

plural of “subscription” — a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading “Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.”

Waugh noun US /wɔː/

English author of satirical novels (1903-1966)

From this reading “WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

most convenient adverb + adjective

In this reading “Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.”

Illustrated by verb + particle counted as “illustrate by”

In this reading “JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140”

any time adjective + noun

In this reading “Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.”

All words in this reading · 123

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

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

1.00

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From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

10

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From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

118

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

119

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

131

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

140

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

141

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

143

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

150

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

152

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

153

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

154

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

155

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From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

156

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From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

923

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From this reading Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

addressverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.

Allison

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

ANNUALadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

ARCHnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

Atwood

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

Barlow

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.

beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.

Bert

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

Betts

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.

CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

CENTSnounUS /sents/

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

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

COMMENTnounUS /ˈkɑːment/

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

COPIESnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

DAUGHTERnounUS /ˈdɔːtər/

a female human offspring

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

Evelyn

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

EVENTnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

FORGEverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/

create by hammering

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/

promote the growth of

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

GnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

GirlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

GouldnounUS /ɡuːld/

United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002)

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

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

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.

IN-DOORS

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

Julia

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

JUNEnounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

Launfal

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

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MagicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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McNair

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

MEADOWSnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

Minot

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

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mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.

NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

PAnounUS /pɑː/

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

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paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.

PapernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

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

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

ParlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

PennnounUS /pen/

Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)

From this reading Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

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POLLY

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

postpaidadjective

used especially of mail; paid in advance

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

PRENTISS

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

PUBLISHERnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PuzzlesnounUS /ˈpʌzəlz/

plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

Raymond

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From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

RemittancesnounUS /riˈmɪtənsɪz/

plural of “remittance” — a payment of money sent to a person in another place

From this reading Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

SavageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

SelectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/

chosen in preference to another

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

sendernounUS /ˈsendər/

someone who transmits a message

From this reading Remittances may be made in the way most convenient to the sender, and should be sent to The Penn Publishing Company 923 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

SentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

SerialadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriːəl/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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SINGLEadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

SIXnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

Stanyon

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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SUBSCRIPTIONnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

SubscriptionsnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃənz/

plural of “subscription” — a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.

TALKverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Subscriptions can begin at any time and must be paid in advance.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

TRUNKnounUS /trʌŋk/

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

VALLEYnounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

VisionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/

a vivid mental image

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

WASHINGTONnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

WaughnounUS /wɔː/

English author of satirical novels (1903-1966)

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

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WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading JUNE (Selected from the Vision of Sir Launfal) Lowell 118 WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE (Serial) W. Bert Foster 119 Illustrated by F. A. Carter A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST (Serial) Evelyn Raymond 131 Illustrated by J. H. Betts SIX (Selected) Minot J. Savage 140

WOOD-FOLK

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From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

WrightnounUS /raɪt/

United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading WOOD-FOLK TALK J. Allison Atwood 141 LITTLE POLLY PRENTISS (Serial) Elizabeth Lincoln Gould 143 Illustrated by Ida Waugh JUNE MEADOWS Julia McNair Wright 150 Illustrated by Nina G. Barlow WITH THE EDITOR 152 EVENT AND COMMENT 153 IN-DOORS (Parlor Magic, Paper IV) Ellis Stanyon 154

YOUTHnounUS /juːθ/

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading THE OLD TRUNK (Puzzles) 155 WITH THE PUBLISHER 156 YOUTH _An Illustrated Monthly Journal for Boys and Girls_ SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Sent postpaid to any address.

Chapter 1 of Youth, Vol. I — No. 4 by Various holds 120 sentences, grouped into 24 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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