Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

any specific behavior

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

past 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 USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

later than; following

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

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

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading One story quality more than any other develops this sustained interest on the part of the children who are listening to it--the _quality of suspense_.

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

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

for the reason that

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

a young person of either sex

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

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

From this reading We will find a story quality that will develop sustained attention in children; will give them the power to concentrate.

blow the clarion

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

force somebody to do something

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

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From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading We will find a story quality that will develop sustained attention in children; will give them the power to concentrate.

the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

the act of constructing something

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

fall or come down violently

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading One story quality more than any other develops this sustained interest on the part of the children who are listening to it--the _quality of suspense_.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

the act of discovering something

From this reading We will make a fresh discovery.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We will find a story quality that will develop sustained attention in children; will give them the power to concentrate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading We will make a fresh discovery.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We will find a story quality that will develop sustained attention in children; will give them the power to concentrate.

the act of departing

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

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

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

not subject to the control of the will

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

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

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading One story quality more than any other develops this sustained interest on the part of the children who are listening to it--the _quality of suspense_.

held dear

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

engage in

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

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

From this reading One story quality more than any other develops this sustained interest on the part of the children who are listening to it--the _quality of suspense_.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

a brief written record

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One story quality more than any other develops this sustained interest on the part of the children who are listening to it--the _quality of suspense_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One story quality more than any other develops this sustained interest on the part of the children who are listening to it--the _quality of suspense_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One story quality more than any other develops this sustained interest on the part of the children who are listening to it--the _quality of suspense_.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading We will find a story quality that will develop sustained attention in children; will give them the power to concentrate.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading We will find a story quality that will develop sustained attention in children; will give them the power to concentrate.

get by special effort

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

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

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

act as a stimulant

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

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 USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

the environmental condition

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading We will find a story quality that will develop sustained attention in children; will give them the power to concentrate.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One story quality more than any other develops this sustained interest on the part of the children who are listening to it--the _quality of suspense_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

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

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We will find a story quality that will develop sustained attention in children; will give them the power to concentrate.

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

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

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

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

widely or fully known

From this reading USING SUSPENSE TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION Because we have discovered that a story is able to do much for a child; make him feel comfortable and at home in a new environment because it brings to his mind so compellingly the well-known and loved surroundings of some former environment, stimulate his senses to added activity, and secure his involuntary attention, we are going one step farther.

which person or people

From this reading One story quality more than any other develops this sustained interest on the part of the children who are listening to it--the _quality of suspense_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will make a fresh discovery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Not only will our story open with such a clarion note of interest that it will compel involuntary attention but after this overture, this _crash_ of interest, the perfect child’s story will swing into a different sort of construction that will hold the attention secured by its previous yellow headlines of interest.