1886
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From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
appendedverbUS /əˈpendɪd/
past form of “append” — add to the very end
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
put or send forth
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
folk-lore
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From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
footnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
ten 10s
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
LorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
most important element
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
not any; not one
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
PlantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
rearingnounUS /ˈrɪrɪŋ/
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
not often
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Seldom is a line cast which brings ashore such an abundant catch as did my initial folk-lore paper.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This article was in the main composed of reminiscences of my own childhood spent in Northern Ohio, though two or three friends of New England rearing contributed personal recollections.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the "Popular Science Monthly" for July, 1886, there was printed a somewhat miscellaneous assortment of customs and superstitions under the title: _Animal and Plant Lore of Children_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Four hundred and fifty copies printed, of which this is No. ---- PREFACE.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A footnote had, by the advice of a friend, been appended asking readers to send similar lore to the writer.
