used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great consideration governing the choice of all the selections has been that they shall interest children.
(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 A great consideration governing the choice of all the selections has been that they shall interest children.
in addition
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The difficulty of learning to read is minimized when the interest is aroused.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A great consideration governing the choice of all the selections has been that they shall interest children.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
conservatismnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading A great consideration governing the choice of all the selections has been that they shall interest children.
gotten under control
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The difficulty of learning to read is minimized when the interest is aroused.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
divergencenounUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns/
the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading A great consideration governing the choice of all the selections has been that they shall interest children.
GradedadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪdəd/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
gradingnounUS /ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
the act of arranging in a graduated series
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great consideration governing the choice of all the selections has been that they shall interest children.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great consideration governing the choice of all the selections has been that they shall interest children.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A great consideration governing the choice of all the selections has been that they shall interest children.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The difficulty of learning to read is minimized when the interest is aroused.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
minimizedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪnəmaɪzd/
reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree
From this reading The difficulty of learning to read is minimized when the interest is aroused.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
and nothing more
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The difficulty of learning to read is minimized when the interest is aroused.
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading A great consideration governing the choice of all the selections has been that they shall interest children.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
subject-matter
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From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Their chief points of divergence from other new books, therefore, are their choice of subject-matter and their conservatism in method.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
at the time that
From this reading The difficulty of learning to read is minimized when the interest is aroused.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is believed that the Graded Literature Readers will commend themselves to thoughtful teachers by their careful grading, their sound methods, and the variety and literary character of their subject-matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They have been made not only in recognition of the growing discontent with the selections in the older readers, but also with an appreciation of the value of the educational features which many of those readers contained.
