Chapter III

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

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

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

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

move towards

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

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

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

brought into existence

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

the state of being certain

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

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

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

past form of “coincide” — go with, fall together

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

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easy and not involved or complicated

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

special importance or significance

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

serving as an essential component

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

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

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

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

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

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

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

used to form the superlative

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

at an opportune time

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

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

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

the science of mental life

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

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

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

express in words

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

an educational institution

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third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

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

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

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

From this reading In the light of the aesthetics of our day and the newer psychology of art we have been learning much concerning the nature, the function, and one might say the habits of these species.

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

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.

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

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE KINDS OF LITERATURE AND THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE SERVICEABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In modern literary study we have been placing much emphasis upon the kinds or species of literary production.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading There is a real satisfaction born of the confidence one feels in approaching his problem of choosing literature for children from these two largest points of view--that of the species or fundamental kinds of literature on the one hand, that of the child's actual needs and tastes on the other.

the speaker together with one or more other people

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

From this reading This method of approach seems to put the whole field adequately before his view, and to give authority and certainty to his final choice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These studies have coincided in time, most opportunely for the teacher of literature, with those that have aimed at the establishing of the needs and tastes of the elementary and adolescent ages.