24
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From this reading There are 24 chapters, each dealing with a kind of animal.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes an animal genus is given two chapters, for instance domestic dogs, and wild dogs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There are 24 chapters, each dealing with a kind of animal.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading There are 24 chapters, each dealing with a kind of animal.
competentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪntli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading There are 24 chapters, each dealing with a kind of animal.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Sometimes an animal genus is given two chapters, for instance domestic dogs, and wild dogs.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Sometimes an animal genus is given two chapters, for instance domestic dogs, and wild dogs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There are 24 chapters, each dealing with a kind of animal.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
set up or found
From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
four-legged
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From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading Sometimes an animal genus is given two chapters, for instance domestic dogs, and wild dogs.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Sometimes an animal genus is given two chapters, for instance domestic dogs, and wild dogs.
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Sometimes an animal genus is given two chapters, for instance domestic dogs, and wild dogs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There are 24 chapters, each dealing with a kind of animal.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
Mayne
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
Quadrupeds
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From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
readershipnounUS /ˈriːdərʃɪp/
the audience reached by written communications (books or magazines or newspapers etc.)
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
ReidnounUS /riːd/
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
Reid'snounUS /riːdz/
possessive form of “reid” — Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes an animal genus is given two chapters, for instance domestic dogs, and wild dogs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sometimes an animal genus is given two chapters, for instance domestic dogs, and wild dogs.
precisely as stated
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
in or at the place that
From this reading Quadrupeds, what they are and where found, by Captain Mayne Reid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Sometimes an animal genus is given two chapters, for instance domestic dogs, and wild dogs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are 24 chapters, each dealing with a kind of animal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course there is no reason why young ladies should not read this book: I am sure they would enjoy this just as much Reid's target readership, which was boys.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a fairly short book, but it certainly hits the spot, for its aim is to inform young people about the four-legged animals of our planet, and this it does very competently.
