Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

highly skilled

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

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

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

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

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

a young person of either sex

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

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

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

transfer power to someone

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

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

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

one or the other of two

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

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

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

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From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

of great significance or value

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

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

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

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

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

plural of “kindergarten” — a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

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

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Proper selection is highly important, for taste and appetite for certain kinds of literature may be created long before the child can read for himself.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

cause to ripen or develop fully

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

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 TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

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 TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

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 Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

express in words

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

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

From this reading TELLING STORIES Before a child can read he develops a passion for stories, and nothing delights him more than an interesting tale from the loving lips of father or mother.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the other hand, the teachers may neglect to tell stories to their pupils or are not skilled either in selection or in manner of telling.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

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

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

the act of using

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

in or at the place that

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

which person or people

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Parents who are interested in the welfare of their small boys and girls will wish to know what is being done and how it is accomplished, but may have little idea of the material it is wise to use or where to find good subjects for their tales.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading In good kindergartens and primary schools, there are teachers who tell stories to the little ones and do it well, but parents will not wish to delegate it entirely to teachers, for story-telling is the best way of getting at the hearts of children and planting those germs which later grow into refined taste in reading as well as ripen into real character.