used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
acquirementnoun
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
how long something has existed
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets 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 Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
BOOKLAND
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From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
classicsnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
command with authority
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
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 Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
set up or found
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
highest in quality
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
hand-in-hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
innermostadjectiveUS /ˈɪnərmoʊst/
being deepest within the self
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
JOURNEYSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
not any; not one
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
an educational institution
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
SuitingnounUS /ˈsuːtɪŋ/
a fabric used for suits
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
which person or people
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
belonging to which person
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Suiting his labors to the age and acquirement of the readers he helps them all, from the child halting in his early attempts to interpret the printed page to the high school or college student who wishes to master the innermost secrets of literature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But these excursions are taken hand-in-hand with a leader, whose province it is to explain, to interpret, to guide and to direct.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Accordingly, the base of the work is laid in those great classics that, since first they found expression in words, have been the education and inspiration of man.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND--ITS CONTENTS AND PLAN _Journeys Through Bookland_ is what the title signifies, a series of excursions into the field of the world's greatest literature.
a late time of life
From this reading In no small sense is this leadership a labor of love, for it follows an experience of twenty years of personal instruction in the public schools and among the teachers of the country.
