used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Some editors have gleaned from one field; some from several.
educatorsnounUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtərz/
plural of “educator” — someone who educates young people
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
fablesnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Some editors have gleaned from one field; some from several.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
folk-lore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
fosteringnounUS /ˈfɑːstərɪŋ/
encouragement; aiding the development of something
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some editors have gleaned from one field; some from several.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/
past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Some editors have gleaned from one field; some from several.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some editors have gleaned from one field; some from several.
and nothing more
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
move upward
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some editors have gleaned from one field; some from several.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
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 most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
story-telling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This condition has given rise to a demand for the best material in each of these several lines.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The most thoughtful, progressive educators have come to recognize the culture value of folk and fairy stories, fables and legends, not only as means of fostering and directing the power of the child's imagination, but as a basis for literary interpretation and appreciation throughout life.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is the aim of this little book to bring together only the very best from the rich stores of Norwegian folk-lore.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
a late time of life
From this reading In recent years there has been a wholesome revival of the ancient art of story-telling.
