Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

(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 In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

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

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

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

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

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

From this reading It is possible that there are whole paragraphs that convey little meaning to him.

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

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

for the reason that

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

a young person of either sex

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading It is possible that there are whole paragraphs that convey little meaning to him.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

divisible by two

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

wear out completely

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

set up or found

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

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

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

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

From this reading It is possible that there are whole paragraphs that convey little meaning to him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

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

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

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

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

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

From this reading It is possible that there are whole paragraphs that convey little meaning to him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

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 CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading It is possible that there are whole paragraphs that convey little meaning to him.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

above and across; more than

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

plural of “page” — 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 In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading It is possible that there are whole paragraphs that convey little meaning to him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is possible that there are whole paragraphs that convey little meaning to him.

existing or coming before

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

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From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

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 CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CLOSE READING OR STUDY It is largely because story reading may so easily become careless reading, that prejudice against fiction is found in many minds.

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

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

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

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

not mixed with extraneous elements

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

under normal conditions

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

(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 This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

at the time that

From this reading This is certainly not an unmixed evil, for it is well that a child should not exhaust the possibilities of such a masterpiece when he first reads it.

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

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is possible that there are whole paragraphs that convey little meaning to him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.

but in spite of that

From this reading In the preceding pages there have been suggested many ways by which story reading may be made profitable, and yet all these methods may be used without calling for that close, intensive reading which we usually call study.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You may lead a child to read _Rab and His Friends_ for all the purposes we have suggested, and yet he may have passed over without understanding them many a word, phrase or even sentence.