75
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From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Most of the libraries report a fair proportion of foreigners among the children, and one speaks of having many colored children among the readers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
children's
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From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Most of the libraries report a fair proportion of foreigners among the children, and one speaks of having many colored children among the readers.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Most of the libraries report a fair proportion of foreigners among the children, and one speaks of having many colored children among the readers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Most of the libraries report a fair proportion of foreigners among the children, and one speaks of having many colored children among the readers.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Most of the libraries report a fair proportion of foreigners among the children, and one speaks of having many colored children among the readers.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
librariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the libraries report a fair proportion of foreigners among the children, and one speaks of having many colored children among the readers.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Most of the libraries report a fair proportion of foreigners among the children, and one speaks of having many colored children among the readers.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Most of the libraries report a fair proportion of foreigners among the children, and one speaks of having many colored children among the readers.
reading-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Most of the libraries report a fair proportion of foreigners among the children, and one speaks of having many colored children among the readers.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A number of libraries report crowding and lack of time and space.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In one no periodicals can be kept in the children's library, because there is no room for the children to sit down to read them.
TurningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Turning from these reports to a general consideration of the subject, we must admit, first, that a definite decision as to the object of a children's library is the first thing needful.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another reports as many as 75 children frequently in the room at once, a third that the room is so full children have often to be sent out, and a fourth, which at the time was only a reading-room, that the attendance was so large very little could be done except to keep order.
