used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
in the past
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
(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 The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE HOOSIER SCHOOLMASTER," "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-BOY," ETC.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
BOOKBINDINGnoun
the craft of binding books
From this reading TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
entitlesverbUS /enˈtaɪtəlz/
third-person singular of “entitle” — give the right to
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE HOOSIER SCHOOLMASTER," "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-BOY," ETC.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
HOOSIERnounUS /ˈhuːʒər/
a native or resident of Indiana
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE HOOSIER SCHOOLMASTER," "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-BOY," ETC.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
Key-hole
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From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE HOOSIER SCHOOLMASTER," "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-BOY," ETC.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
PRINTINGnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
SCHOOL-BOY
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE HOOSIER SCHOOLMASTER," "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-BOY," ETC.
SCHOOLMASTERnounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE HOOSIER SCHOOLMASTER," "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-BOY," ETC.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
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 The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE HOOSIER SCHOOLMASTER," "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-BOY," ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
TROW'S
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From this reading TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The stories here reprinted include nearly all of those which I have written for children in a vein that entitles them to rank as "Queer Stories," that is, stories not entirely realistic in their setting but appealing to the fancy, which is so marked a trait of the minds of boys and girls.
a late time of life
From this reading "Bobby and the Key-hole" appeared eight or nine years ago in _St. Nicholas_, and has never before been printed in book form.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
