used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
allusiveadjectiveUS /əˈluːsɪv/
characterized by indirect references
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
in addition
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
complementnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
gotten under control
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
HawthornenounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
Hawthorne'snounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrnz/
possessive form of “hawthorne” — United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
engage in
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
not any; not one
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
on one occasion
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
and nothing more
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
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 Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
plural of “tale” — 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 Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
Tanglewood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
being of use or service
From this reading In order to make the entire series more useful, the index added to this number of the _Riverside Literature Series_ is made to include also the stories contained in the other numbers of the series which contain Hawthorne's two books.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Hawthorne chose a few out of the many myths which are constantly appealing to the reader not only of ancient but of modern literature.
which person or people
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The group contained in the collection which follows will help to fill out the list; it is designed to serve as a complement to the _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, so that the references to the stories in those collections are brief and allusive only.
Wonder-Book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hawthorne, in his _Wonder-Book_ and _Tanglewood Tales_, has told, in a manner familiar to multitudes of American children and to many more who once were children, a dozen of the old Greek folk stories.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They have served to render the persons and scenes known as no classical dictionary would make them known.
