used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
how long something has existed
From this reading These books range from childhood to old age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
react verbally
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The first in this series was "Every Boy's Book."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
Boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The first in this series was "Every Boy's Book."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
BUTLERnounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading These books range from childhood to old age.
children's
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From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
Dr
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From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The first in this series was "Every Boy's Book."
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first in this series was "Every Boy's Book."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These books range from childhood to old age.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
a young female
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
How
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From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading These books range from childhood to old age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading These books range from childhood to old age.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These books range from childhood to old age.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GEORGE F. BUTLER, M. D. This is the second of a series of books on "How to Live," by Dr. George F. Butler.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first in this series was "Every Boy's Book."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
a late time of life
From this reading These two books are especially intended for boys and girls from ten to fourteen years of age, but every father and mother should read them, so they, too, can know the truth about these great sex facts, and be prepared to answer children's questions--now sometimes troublesome.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The boy and the girl, the young man and young woman, the young husband and young wife, middle-aged people, and old people are instructed in these books in matters of the utmost importance to their health and happiness.
