used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
eight-year-olds
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From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
Fenn
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From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
Fenn's
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From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
and nothing more
From this reading They were probably just using Fenn's name to sell the book.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
others
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From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading They were probably just using Fenn's name to sell the book.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading They were probably just using Fenn's name to sell the book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
sixteen-year-olds
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From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
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 ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading The target audience appears to be seven- or eight-year-olds; certainly not the sixteen-year-olds that Fenn generally aimed for.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were probably just using Fenn's name to sell the book.
title-page
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From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Brave and True, Short stories for children by G M Fenn and others.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading They were probably just using Fenn's name to sell the book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are several stories that were not signed by an author's name, so we have a mystery there.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ Although Fenn's name appears on the cover, and on the title-page, he does not appear to have written more than one of the stories, and the story that gave its name to the book was not by him.
