Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

later than; following

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

(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 I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

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

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

a young person of either sex

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

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From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

language or humor that is down-to-earth

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

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

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

a government administrator

From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

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

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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

From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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

From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

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

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

not perishable

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

as might be expected

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

absolutely essential

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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 This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

recurring again and again

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

of superior grade

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Moreover, naturally much of it contains the crudities, the coarseness, and the cruelties of primitive civilization; and it is not necessary that the child be burdened with this natural history of a past society.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

not in physical motion

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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 CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

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 CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

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

From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

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

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

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From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading This is especially true of folk-tales and folk-songs.--P.P. Claxton, _United States Commissioner of Education_.

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

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever has, at any time, appealed to the best emotions and moved the heart of a people, must have for their children's children, political, historical, and cultural value.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I. AVAILABLE TYPES OF TALES From all this wealth of accumulated folk-material which has come down to us through the ages, we must select, for we cannot crowd the child with all the folk-stuff that folk-lore scientists are striving to preserve for scientific purposes.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.

a late time of life

From this reading CLASSES OF FAIRY TALES But the fact that after having been repeated for two thousand years, a story still possesses a perfectly fresh attraction for a child of to-day, does indeed prove that there is in it something of imperishable worth.--Felix Adler.