used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In a way, this book, “Little Homespun,” is a story quite by itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
an institution created to conduct business
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a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
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etc
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having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
come to pass
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
HomespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading In a way, this book, “Little Homespun,” is a story quite by itself.
Humphrey
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a way, this book, “Little Homespun,” is a story quite by itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a way, this book, “Little Homespun,” is a story quite by itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In a way, this book, “Little Homespun,” is a story quite by itself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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LoyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
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Mabel
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a particular point in time
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
amounting to a large indefinite number
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
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presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In a way, this book, “Little Homespun,” is a story quite by itself.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
Red-Coat
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sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
sequelsnounUS /ˈsiːkwəlz/
plural of “sequel” — something that follows something else
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
StokesverbUS /stoʊks/
third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire
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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 Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
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 In a way, this book, “Little Homespun,” is a story quite by itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In a way, this book, “Little Homespun,” is a story quite by itself.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a way, this book, “Little Homespun,” is a story quite by itself.
which person or people
From this reading Now some grown people, and I presume some children, do not care for sequels at all, but I happen to know that the children who are good enough to read and care for my stories are fond of sequels.
in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In another way it is a sequel to “Courage,” although you can “catch its thread” without having read a line of “Courage.”
