The Croker Family Seeks Social Rise in Frogville
In Frogville Mr Croker moves with Mrs Croker and their children from the Pond seeking elite social life. They clash with Plain Frogs, face ridicule, then return home wiser. The tale shows petite aristocracy versus simple, honest living and ends with a renewed modesty and rejection of pretentious society.
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Croker
Ara
Mra Croker
Frogville
Mself
Freeville
Aitte Crokera
Wiseacrea
Wwe
Crokera
Hove
Sywell
Hrogville
How Old Do Animals Get
Ancient questions on animal longevity reveal beavers are small yet long lived for their size, while whales can reach hundreds of years. Elephants typically average around 350 years, with various species showing wide age ranges. The text lists life spans for many animals, from camels to dogs and primates, highlighting that size does not strictly dictate longevity.
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Une
Qbettes
St Lampard
Jan
Origin and Significance of Christian Names
A garbled listing of given names and meanings across languages, with multiple spelling errors and stray phrases. It briefly notes names such as Alice Amelia Elizabeth Catherine Diana Grace Helena Mary Ruth Sophia and others, interspersed with narrator commentary and fragmented lines about origins, next week’s continuation, and a riddle about letters.
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Gills
Alice
Alicis
Agurs
Ams
Amelia
Anne
Aung of
Hanoah
Aravella
Bertha
Binuche
Cathatine
Charlotte
Caratine
Chloe
Cinch
Wright
Deborah
Diana Alehrew
Poverby
Elfek
Elizabeth
God
Emina
Rethme
Frances
Grace
Helena
Tanbella
Mabel
Margaret
Mary
Maud
Matilda
Mindy
Mercy
Priscila
Prudence
If You Were Me And I Were You Annie Tame
Poem fragment questions how life would change if roles were reversed. The speaker asks playful, rhetorical questions about choices and experiences, ending with a signature lines invoking Annie Tame.
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Ing
San
Annie Tame
How Stella's Ship Came In
A window scene shows Stella's poverty and family strain as rain falls. A sobering visit from a weary mother with a crying baby prompts Stella to dream of escape through an aunt in the East. Her father and sister urge moving forward despite hardship, and Stella vows to work toward a better future.
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Atelia
Stella
Goodesa
Burr
Atelle
Sheila
Janny
Liz- Mira
Serena
Lizzie
Lizzle
Linzie
Stetta
Atack
Yong
Howe
Leavis
Anne
Fitelin
Gala
Night of Departure Ends in Silent Resolve
Stella awakens to comfortless packing as her mother prepares for departure. Tears shed, the sister Ben lies asleep, and Stella contemplates leaving forever for Ben’s sake. Mother and daughter share a sobering vow to endure hardship, united by love and hope.
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Stella
Cara
Uttle
Ben
Ste
Kent
Uear
Ebella
Karing
Papa
Benny
Lizzie
Imother
Dean Math
Thorg
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Mr. Croxar
Hess Jean
Mr Croker
Dr. Croker
Bray
Faloe
Sarah
Sophia
Susan
Susanna
Ursula
Winifred
Billt Iema
Bilent
Peter Plump
Pat Perkins
Rimdle
Answor
Huw
Hook
Wuard Foo
Maud Walker
Roiman
Rola
Cus
Lamus
Sin
Che
Stulla
Roe
Tam
Alouldora
Loving
Bovest
Jadnatr
Abe
Miay
Misa
Ender, Amt
Perfevily
Siti UN Tue Atatret
Dinna
Keho
Er Ton Phate Tongay
Juno
Kehohn
Micho
Narelacia
Tim Echo
Ble
Nurclugin
Echo
Rhone
Keno
Uisaut
Nuteleauy
Carie
Narethavas
Fedha
Norcia
Reho
Tooka
Talodider
Uld Gost
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