used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
(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 A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
appendedverbUS /əˈpendɪd/
past form of “append” — add to the very end
From this reading So now in the plan appended the titles have been carefully sifted and resolutely limited.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading So now in the plan appended the titles have been carefully sifted and resolutely limited.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
definitiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/
clearly defined or formulated
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
dogmaticadjectiveUS /dɑːɡˈmætɪk/
characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
ELEMENTARYadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So now in the plan appended the titles have been carefully sifted and resolutely limited.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
go away from a place
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading So now in the plan appended the titles have been carefully sifted and resolutely limited.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
make reference to
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
absolutely essential
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
not any; not one
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So now in the plan appended the titles have been carefully sifted and resolutely limited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
by chance
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading So now in the plan appended the titles have been carefully sifted and resolutely limited.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
on the contrary
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
requirementnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/
required activity
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading So now in the plan appended the titles have been carefully sifted and resolutely limited.
express in words
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
an educational institution
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
siftedverbUS /ˈsɪftɪd/
past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve
From this reading So now in the plan appended the titles have been carefully sifted and resolutely limited.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
a special situation
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading A COURSE IN LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The list of titles in literature given below must be taken as free suggestion, not at all as dogmatic requirement; least of all should it be regarded as an exhaustive and definitive programme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They are rather designed to indicate the kind of thing one would choose for the average classes in the average school, and to suggest things that go well together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
which person or people
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Throughout this little book there has been a deliberate effort to mention no more examples and specimens than would serve to support and illustrate the principles stated or the theories advanced, so as to keep out of it the wearing atmosphere of interminable lists, and to leave those who might accept the doctrines quite free to apply them in the selection of their own specimens.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It should not be necessary to say that it is not intended that all the specimens mentioned in any one year should be given within that year in every school--perhaps in any school; or that they should necessarily be given in the year to which they are here assigned.
