used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
ALLISON
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From this reading SAMUEL B. ALLISON, Ph.D.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading SAMUEL B. ALLISON, Ph.D.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
Crusoe
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From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading SAMUEL B. ALLISON, Ph.D.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
wanted intensely
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
set up or found
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
the act of giving
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
and nothing more
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
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 "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading SAMUEL B. ALLISON, Ph.D.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
SAMUELnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading SAMUEL B. ALLISON, Ph.D.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
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 "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
required or under orders
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
the act of using
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading The excuse for departing so widely from the original story is to be found in the use which was desired to be made of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.
a late time of life
From this reading "An American Robinson Crusoe" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.
