used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
adjunctnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkt/
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
anew
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
(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 To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
BOOKLAND
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From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
without deviation
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
in or to another place
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
JOURNEYSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
engage in
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
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 This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
absolutely essential
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
not any; not one
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
readingsnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋz/
plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
an educational institution
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This does not mean that there are a great many things that are purely geographical or purely historical or that deal directly with the study of language and literature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading This principle of selection made it necessary to exclude some selections that might have been pleasing but at the same time were not universal in their acceptance.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To accomplish this result it was necessary that all the studies offered in _Journeys_ should be after the most approved methods and that there should be no selections that could not with propriety be used in any school in the land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL _Reading and Language_ These books were prepared expressly for home readings, but as has been said elsewhere, they were prepared with a definite purpose to make them a living adjunct to school work and a strong helper in bringing the home and the school together.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Again, it was necessary to include literature that was in a sense technical, that would apply to every class that young readers have in school.
