used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
react verbally
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
any thing at all
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
a young person of either sex
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
without deviation
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
divisible by two
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
set up or found
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
obtain
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
of great significance or value
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
come together
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
make reference to
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
and nothing more
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
purportverbUS /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
savoringnounUS /ˈseɪvərɪŋ/
taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
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 purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
viewpointnounUS /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading That the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child, and purport to have been related by a child.
(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 Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
which person or people
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading To this end every effort has been made to avoid anything savoring of romance, and to deal only with facts, so far as that is possible, while describing the daily life of those people who conquered the wilderness whether for conscience sake or for gain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The purpose of this series of stories is to show the children, and even those who have already taken up the study of history, the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their books.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Should any criticism be made regarding the seeming neglect to mention important historical facts, the answer would be that these books are not sent out as histories--although it is believed that they will awaken a desire to learn more of the building of the nation--and only such incidents as would be particularly noted by a child are used.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Surely it is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build up a country for themselves, and such homely facts are not to be found in the real histories of our land.
