Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

-ing form of “adapt” — make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

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

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third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

showing who or what does the action

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From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

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in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Various stories were given to the pupils; discussions followed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

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

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Various stories were given to the pupils; discussions followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

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

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Various stories were given to the pupils; discussions followed.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

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

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

possessive form of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

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

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

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

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

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

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

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

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

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a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

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plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

and nothing more

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

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From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

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made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

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large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

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From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

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

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

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 Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children PREFACE.

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 object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

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

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impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

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

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools.

three times as great or many

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

up to a particular time

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

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

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Various stories were given to the pupils; discussions followed.

a listing of the words used in some enterprise

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

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

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

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

From this reading Various stories were given to the pupils; discussions followed.

in or at the place that

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."

which person or people

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It has been my endeavor to follow Dr. G. Stanley Hall's suggestions in his monograph, "How to Teach Reading," where he asks for "true child-editions, made by testing many children with the work piece-meal and cutting and adapting the material till it really and closely fitted the minds and hearts of the children."