used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
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adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
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a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
dearly loved
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It is useless to try to explain the charm of these nonsense melodies.
the time of person's life when they are a child
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
CompilernounUS /kəmˈpaɪlər/
a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
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DedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
discriminatingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The children themselves do not know why they love them.
DORISnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
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with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
divisible by two
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make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is useless to try to explain the charm of these nonsense melodies.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Is it the humor, the action, the rhythm, or the mystery of the theme which appeals so strongly to critical little minds in each generation of childhood, and even to adult minds so fortunate as to have retained some of the refreshing naivete of early years?
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
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plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Is it the humor, the action, the rhythm, or the mystery of the theme which appeals so strongly to critical little minds in each generation of childhood, and even to adult minds so fortunate as to have retained some of the refreshing naivete of early years?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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and nothing more
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The children themselves do not know why they love them.
a room where books are kept
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Is it the humor, the action, the rhythm, or the mystery of the theme which appeals so strongly to critical little minds in each generation of childhood, and even to adult minds so fortunate as to have retained some of the refreshing naivete of early years?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The children themselves do not know why they love them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
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a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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naivetenounUS /nɑːˌiːvəˈteɪ/
lack of sophistication or worldliness
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a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading It is useless to try to explain the charm of these nonsense melodies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The children themselves do not know why they love them.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
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retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Is it the humor, the action, the rhythm, or the mystery of the theme which appeals so strongly to critical little minds in each generation of childhood, and even to adult minds so fortunate as to have retained some of the refreshing naivete of early years?
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
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an educational institution
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
get by special effort
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Is it the humor, the action, the rhythm, or the mystery of the theme which appeals so strongly to critical little minds in each generation of childhood, and even to adult minds so fortunate as to have retained some of the refreshing naivete of early years?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The children themselves do not know why they love them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children themselves do not know why they love them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It is useless to try to explain the charm of these nonsense melodies.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It is useless to try to explain the charm of these nonsense melodies.
VIRGINIAnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
accept gladly
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
(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 _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But some may ask what there is in these simple melodies, attributed to Mother Goose, which gives them so secure and beloved a place in the home, the school and the public library.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The children themselves do not know why they love them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading _Dedicated by the_ Compiler _and_ Artist _to_ VIRGINIA _and_ DORIS and their mother, _the inspiration of the publisher_ Children, as well as their interested parents, will eagerly welcome this beautiful edition of the one great nursery classic, just as a worthy edition of Shakespeare is welcomed by discriminating adult readers.
a late time of life
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