1909
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From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
9
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From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
how long something has existed
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
in the past
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/
be close or similar
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
bonos
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From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Humorous books are designated by a star and the few sad ones by a circle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Humorous books are designated by a star and the few sad ones by a circle.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
a young person of either sex
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Humorous books are designated by a star and the few sad ones by a circle.
classificationnounUS /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
Cosin's
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From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
COUSINSnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Humorous books are designated by a star and the few sad ones by a circle.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
DurhamnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
eruditionis
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From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
estnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
ESTHERnounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
provoking horror
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
HumorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Humorous books are designated by a star and the few sad ones by a circle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
InscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
ixnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
libros
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From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
minima
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From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
NonadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
nosse
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From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Humorous books are designated by a star and the few sad ones by a circle.
and nothing more
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
parsnounUS /pɑːrz/
plural of “par” — (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Humorous books are designated by a star and the few sad ones by a circle.
an educational institution
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Humorous books are designated by a star and the few sad ones by a circle.
Stationer's
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From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
plural of “tale” — 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 The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
tolerateverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But as children differ so greatly in capacity, it should be understood that in this respect the arrangement is only approximate.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros _Inscription over the doorway of Bishop Cosin's Library, Durham, England_ Entered at Stationer's Hall, London, England Published October 9, 1909 The University Press, Cambridge, U.S.A.
unkindnessnoun
lack of sympathy
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
the act of using
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading The endeavor has been made to choose those fairy tales which are most free from horrible happenings, and to omit all writings which tolerate unkindness to animals.
a late time of life
From this reading MY LITTLE COUSINS RUTH AND ESTHER _PREFACE_ (p. ix) This little book, a revision of one privately printed a few years ago, has been prepared for home use, and for this reason the classification has been made according to the age, and not the school grade, of the child.
