Chapter I · Chapter 1

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

(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 The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

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

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

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

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

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

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

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

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

the two together, not just one

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showing who or what does the action

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taking care or paying attention

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first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

a young person of either sex

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

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

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a creation of the highest excellence

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plural of “constellation” — an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

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From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

obtain

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

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

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

the force of workers available

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

largest city in Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river; noted for flour mills; one of the Twin Cities

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

in an original manner

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

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From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

make revisions in

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

an educational institution

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The illustrations in the present edition are all from classic sources, and reproduce for the reader something of the classic idea and the classic art.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

not in physical motion

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

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 ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

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

From this reading MARY CATHERINE JUDD Principal of the Lincoln School Minneapolis Minn.

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

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

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

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

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

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

precisely as stated

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present edition.

accept gladly

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.

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

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree; he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ANGUS MAC DONALL with drawings entirely from classic sources The very cordial reception given this little book by teachers and children, both in school and out of school, has tempted me carefully to revise the stories, omitting some and adding others, in the hope of making the book still more welcome and more helpful.