1747
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From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
1767
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From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The juvenile books to-day are multiform.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
a young person of either sex
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading And the flying fairies' looks In the picture story-books."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
moving swiftly
From this reading And the flying fairies' looks In the picture story-books."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
how
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From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading The juvenile books to-day are multiform.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
a room where books are kept
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And the flying fairies' looks In the picture story-books."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
multiformadjective
occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances
From this reading The juvenile books to-day are multiform.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
necessitatesverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪts/
third-person singular of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
not any; not one
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
nurseriesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəriz/
plural of “nursery” — a child's room for a baby
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading And the flying fairies' looks In the picture story-books."
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
Play-Book
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From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
play-room
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From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
rangingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
wandering freely
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
shop-counters
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From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
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 For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
story-books
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From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
plural of “tale” — 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 For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For the little child there is no lack of gayly colored pictures and short tales in large print; for the older boys and girls there lies a generous choice, ranging from Bunny stories to Jungle Books, or they "May see how all things are, Seas and cities near and far.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
to-day
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From this reading The juvenile books to-day are multiform.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading 1747-1767 _The Play-Book in England_ The vast horde of story-books so constantly poured into modern nurseries makes it difficult to realize that the library of the early colonial child consisted of such books as have been already described.
belonging to which person
From this reading The quantities displayed upon shop-counters or ranged upon play-room shelves include a variety of subjects bewildering to all but those whose business necessitates a knowledge of this kind of literature.
