used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
(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 This would be all right if the adventures were also based on experience.
in addition
From this reading This would be all right if the adventures were also based on experience.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His imagination, normally, needs very little prodding to carry him away from reality.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
a youthful male person
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It is probably more important, in a boy’s development, to clarify his sense of reality than it is to feed his imagination.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His imagination, normally, needs very little prodding to carry him away from reality.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
clarifyverbUS /ˈklerəfaɪ/
make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading It is probably more important, in a boy’s development, to clarify his sense of reality than it is to feed his imagination.
confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It is probably more important, in a boy’s development, to clarify his sense of reality than it is to feed his imagination.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
provide as food
From this reading It is probably more important, in a boy’s development, to clarify his sense of reality than it is to feed his imagination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
FRED
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From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His imagination, normally, needs very little prodding to carry him away from reality.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
usually; as a rule
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His imagination, normally, needs very little prodding to carry him away from reality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This would be all right if the adventures were also based on experience.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It is probably more important, in a boy’s development, to clarify his sense of reality than it is to feed his imagination.
of the present time and place
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
of great significance or value
From this reading It is probably more important, in a boy’s development, to clarify his sense of reality than it is to feed his imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
KISER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His imagination, normally, needs very little prodding to carry him away from reality.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is probably more important, in a boy’s development, to clarify his sense of reality than it is to feed his imagination.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading His imagination, normally, needs very little prodding to carry him away from reality.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading His imagination, normally, needs very little prodding to carry him away from reality.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
and nothing more
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
PhotographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
by chance
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It is probably more important, in a boy’s development, to clarify his sense of reality than it is to feed his imagination.
proddingnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading His imagination, normally, needs very little prodding to carry him away from reality.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This would be all right if the adventures were also based on experience.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
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 _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is probably more important, in a boy’s development, to clarify his sense of reality than it is to feed his imagination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This would be all right if the adventures were also based on experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, however, such is not always the case, and then the result is something that may possibly satisfy an immediate craving of the boy for excitement, but in the long run can only confuse his sense of reality.
precisely as stated
From this reading His imagination, normally, needs very little prodding to carry him away from reality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This would be all right if the adventures were also based on experience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Illustrated with Photographs_ FRED H. KISER It seems to be generally assumed that a story for boys must be crowded full of adventures, and the assumption is doubtless based on experience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This would be all right if the adventures were also based on experience.
