used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Leigh Hunt_" and "A SIMPLE RECIPE.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Leigh Hunt_" and "A SIMPLE RECIPE.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading BY THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, ST.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, ST.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading BY THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, ST.
embodyingverbUS /ɪmˈbɑːdiɪŋ/
-ing form of “embody” — represent in bodily form
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
GLENCOE
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From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading _Leigh Hunt_" and "A SIMPLE RECIPE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
INSTITUTEverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
JOSEPH'SnounUS /ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading _Leigh Hunt_" and "A SIMPLE RECIPE.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
MOnounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
NORMALadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, ST.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
POCANTICO
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From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
RECIPEnounUS /ˈresəpi/
directions for making something
From this reading _Leigh Hunt_" and "A SIMPLE RECIPE.
RileynounUS /ˈraɪli/
United States poet (1849-1916)
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
SALLE
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From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
SCHOOLSnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading BY THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, ST.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading _Leigh Hunt_" and "A SIMPLE RECIPE.
ST
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From this reading BY THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, ST.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, ST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The object of the Christian Brothers in issuing a new series of Readers is to place in the hands of the teachers and pupils of our Catholic schools a set of books embodying the matter and methods best suited to their needs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
Whitcomb
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From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _James Whitcomb Riley_" were originally shown in the list above, neither work appears in the text.)
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading JOSEPH'S NORMAL INSTITUTE, POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. LA SALLE INSTITUTE, GLENCOE, MO.
