Chapter X · Chapter 10

with few mistakes

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

(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 CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

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

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

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

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The later one begins his reading, the more difficult it is for him to master the art.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

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

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading The later one begins his reading, the more difficult it is for him to master the art.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

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

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

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

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The later one begins his reading, the more difficult it is for him to master the art.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

divisible by two

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

yet to be or coming

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

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

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

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

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

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

From this reading The later one begins his reading, the more difficult it is for him to master the art.

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

From this reading The later one begins his reading, the more difficult it is for him to master the art.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

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

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

make sense of; assign a meaning to

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

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

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The later one begins his reading, the more difficult it is for him to master the art.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The later one begins his reading, the more difficult it is for him to master the art.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

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 We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

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

From this reading The later one begins his reading, the more difficult it is for him to master the art.

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The later one begins his reading, the more difficult it is for him to master the art.

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From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

and nothing more

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

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From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

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

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

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 In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He has not the simplest standards of literary judgment nor even the ideas from which such standards are to be formed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

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

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

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

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

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

From this reading CLOSE READING--(Concluded) _The Author--Figures of Speech_ Real appreciation of literature is dependent on effort, and each acquired impression aids all others in proportion to its intensity.

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

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

the act of using

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.

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

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In this way the myths and folk stories with which children fill their minds become the touchstones that enable them in later years to read with interest and judge accurately the literature that falls within their reach.

a late time of life

From this reading We can interpret only by what our minds already contain, so that the earlier years of one's reading are largely devoted to the acquirement of material for future use.