Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

plural of “adaptation” — a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC)

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

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

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

(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 They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

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

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875)

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

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

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

in bodily form

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Children are dramatic by nature.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

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

From this reading Children are dramatic by nature.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Children are dramatic by nature.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

characterized by expression

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading They _are_ for the time the kings, the fairies, and the heroes that they picture in their imaginations.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

with official authorization

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

at a previous time

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

in a free manner

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading They _are_ for the time the kings, the fairies, and the heroes that they picture in their imaginations.

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading They _are_ for the time the kings, the fairies, and the heroes that they picture in their imaginations.

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

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading They _are_ for the time the kings, the fairies, and the heroes that they picture in their imaginations.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

as might be expected

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Children are dramatic by nature.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

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From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

using speech rather than writing

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading They _are_ for the time the kings, the fairies, and the heroes that they picture in their imaginations.

participate in games or sport

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

people in general considered as a whole

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

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

serve a purpose, role, or function

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

the utterance of intelligible speech

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in a spontaneous manner

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

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 The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

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 The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

a person whose occupation is teaching

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They _are_ for the time the kings, the fairies, and the heroes that they picture in their imaginations.

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

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They _are_ for the time the kings, the fairies, and the heroes that they picture in their imaginations.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They _are_ for the time the kings, the fairies, and the heroes that they picture in their imaginations.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

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

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

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an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They _are_ for the time the kings, the fairies, and the heroes that they picture in their imaginations.

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

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The stories given are for the most part adaptations of favorite tales from folklore,--Andersen, Grimm, AEsop, and the Arabian Nights having been freely drawn upon.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Formerly a Teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools This series of books aims to serve three distinct purposes: first, to arouse a greater interest in oral reading; second, to develop an expressive voice--sadly lacking in the case of most Americans; and third, to give freedom and grace in the bodily attitudes and movements which are involved in reading and speaking.

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

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in the company of; together with

From this reading They _are_ these characters with such abandon and with such intense pleasure that the on-looker must believe that nature intended that they should give play to this dramatic instinct, not so much formally, with all the trappings of the man-made stage, but spontaneously and naturally, as they talk and read.