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From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
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From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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in the past
From this reading His work is just as popular to-day as it was years ago.
AlgernounUS /ˈældʒər/
United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His work is just as popular to-day as it was years ago.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
CentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Horatio Alger is to boys what Charles Dickens is to grown-ups.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
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come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
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DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading Horatio Alger is to boys what Charles Dickens is to grown-ups.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
fractionaladjectiveUS /ˈfrækʃənəl/
constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
grown-ups
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From this reading Horatio Alger is to boys what Charles Dickens is to grown-ups.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His work is just as popular to-day as it was years ago.
Horatio
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
and nothing more
From this reading His work is just as popular to-day as it was years ago.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
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consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading His work is just as popular to-day as it was years ago.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
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
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TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Price, Fifteen Cents Clean Adventure Stories for Boys The Most Complete List Published The following list does not contain all the books that Horatio Alger wrote, but it contains most of them, and certainly the best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Horatio Alger is to boys what Charles Dickens is to grown-ups.
to-day
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From this reading His work is just as popular to-day as it was years ago.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His work is just as popular to-day as it was years ago.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Horatio Alger is to boys what Charles Dickens is to grown-ups.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His work is just as popular to-day as it was years ago.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
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a late time of life
From this reading His work is just as popular to-day as it was years ago.
