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From this reading HOW TO READ FICTION 1.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading To appreciate what this means, let us look over the field.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
FICTIONnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading HOW TO READ FICTION 1.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
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used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To appreciate what this means, let us look over the field.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To appreciate what this means, let us look over the field.
engage in
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
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 In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading To appreciate what this means, let us look over the field.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
absolutely essential
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To appreciate what this means, let us look over the field.
literature in metrical form
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading HOW TO READ FICTION 1.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO READ FICTION 1.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For our purposes, as has been said, true literature, as distinguished from the practical literature of fact, may be grouped under the two general heads of poetry and prose.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To appreciate what this means, let us look over the field.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In reality there are, however, several types, so different in their purpose, style and content that the reader must study them in many different ways if he would get the varied and inspiring messages.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To appreciate what this means, let us look over the field.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Different Kinds of Literature_ If there were but one kind of literature, it would be an easy matter to give the few directions that would be necessary to make good readers.
