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Library Work with Children

Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.
The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.
An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.
The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.
Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.
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Library Work with Children

Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

Chapter 31 of Library Work with Children is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.
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The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.
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An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.
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The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.
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Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

completeness noun US /kəmˈpliːtnəs/

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading “The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.”

investigated verb US /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading “It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.”

kindergarten noun US /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/

a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school

From this reading “It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.”

libraries noun US /ˈlaɪbreriːz/

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading “The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.”

playgrounds noun US /ˈpleɪɡraʊndz/

plural of “playground” — an area where many people go for recreation

From this reading “The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.”

professionally adverb US /prəˈfeʃənəli/

in a professional manner

From this reading “An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.”

relates verb US /rɪˈleɪts/

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading “It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.”

teens noun US /tiːnz/

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

From this reading “It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

agenounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

claimnounUS /kleɪm/

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/

without doubt or question

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

directornounUS /dərˈektər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

not divided or shared with others

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

kindergartennounUS /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/

a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

laysnounUS /leɪz/

plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

librariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

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

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

playgroundsnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊndz/

plural of “playground” — an area where many people go for recreation

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

professionallyadverbUS /prəˈfeʃənəli/

in a professional manner

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/

a person who represents others

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading The investigation lays no claim to completeness and has not included storytelling in public nor in private schools.

SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

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 Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

storytelling

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From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

teensnounUS /tiːnz/

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It should be clearly stated that the field of storytelling, investigated, relates to children above the kindergarten age and to boys and girls in their teens.

valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/

tell voluntarily

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The outline called--First, for a statement of the extent to which storytelling is being carried on in playgrounds, public libraries, settlements, and such other institutions, exclusive of schools, as might come to the notice of the members of the committee.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Second, for information concerning the persons who are telling stories, whether their entire time is given to storytelling and preparation for it; whether it forms a part of the regular duties of a director or an assistant; and, finally, whether volunteer workers are engaged in storytelling.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading An outline covering the main points of this report was sent to representative workers in thirteen different cities, to several persons professionally engaged in storytelling, and to other persons whose critical judgment was valued in such connection.

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