used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
(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 Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
ANSON
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
attractivelyadverbUS /əˈtræktɪvli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
confined by bonds
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
showing who or what does the action
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Children's
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From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
CounternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading It is indeed an encouraging sign.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
set up or found
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is indeed an encouraging sign.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
JRnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
manualsnounUS /ˈmænjuːəlz/
plural of “manual” — a small handbook
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
come together
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
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printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
do one's shopping
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It is indeed an encouraging sign.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
STOKESverbUS /stoʊks/
third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire
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a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
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 Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
to-day
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From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
at the time that
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Children's Counter," "Boys' Books," are signs which, especially at the Christmas season, attract the eye in every large book shop.
in the company of; together with
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set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Tales of adventure, manuals about various branches of nature study, historical romances, lives of heroes--in fact, almost every kind of book--is to be found in abundance, beautifully illustrated, attractively bound, well printed, all designed and written especially for the youth of our land.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There never was a time when the demand for books for young people was so great as it is to-day or when so much was being done to meet the demand.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
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