Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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higher than, or over, something

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alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

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how long something has existed

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

(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 This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

for the reason that

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

at or to a lower level than something

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound

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showing who or what does the action

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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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an occurrence of something

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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

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plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The chapter 'PERSONS AND PLACES MENTIONED' contains some less commonly used characters to indicate pronunciation, including the following: upper and lower case c with hyphen through, C̵ and c̵ s with uptack below, s̝ y with breve above, y̆ y with macron above, ȳ a with dot above, ȧ If they do not display correctly, you may wish to adjust your font settings.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

under normal conditions

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third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

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in an accurate manner

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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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a very small circular shape

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with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

easy and not involved or complicated

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

divisible by two

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serving to make familiar

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

about to be mentioned or specified

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a specific size and style of type within a type family

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text

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on condition that; in the event that

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

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be a signal for or a symptom of

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resulting from one's intentions

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

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of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

move something or somebody to a lower position

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a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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past form of “mention” — make reference to

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a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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plural of “person” — a human being

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plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

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the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

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the manner in which someone utters a word

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plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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providing abundant nourishment

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

plural of “setting” — the context and environment in which something is set

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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for that reason; with the result that

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

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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 In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

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 In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

express in words

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

plural of “text” — the words of something written

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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from one end or side of something to the other

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(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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the topmost one of two

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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the act of using

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employed in accomplishing something

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marked by diversity or difference

From this reading This book is intended for use in all grades of elementary schools, the method of presentation varying with the age of the pupils.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the first and second grades the teachers should read or tell some of the stories to the pupils, thus satisfying the demand of children for a story, and preparing the way for an appreciation of literature.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It has been welcomed even by pupils in higher schools, because easily familiarizing them with myths and characters that figure so largely in the literary texts with which they are to deal.

hope for; have a wish

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in the company of; together with

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a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading The chapter 'PERSONS AND PLACES MENTIONED' contains some less commonly used characters to indicate pronunciation, including the following: upper and lower case c with hyphen through, C̵ and c̵ s with uptack below, s̝ y with breve above, y̆ y with macron above, ȳ a with dot above, ȧ If they do not display correctly, you may wish to adjust your font settings.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The chapter 'PERSONS AND PLACES MENTIONED' contains some less commonly used characters to indicate pronunciation, including the following: upper and lower case c with hyphen through, C̵ and c̵ s with uptack below, s̝ y with breve above, y̆ y with macron above, ȳ a with dot above, ȧ If they do not display correctly, you may wish to adjust your font settings.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The chapter 'PERSONS AND PLACES MENTIONED' contains some less commonly used characters to indicate pronunciation, including the following: upper and lower case c with hyphen through, C̵ and c̵ s with uptack below, s̝ y with breve above, y̆ y with macron above, ȳ a with dot above, ȧ If they do not display correctly, you may wish to adjust your font settings.

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From this reading The chapter 'PERSONS AND PLACES MENTIONED' contains some less commonly used characters to indicate pronunciation, including the following: upper and lower case c with hyphen through, C̵ and c̵ s with uptack below, s̝ y with breve above, y̆ y with macron above, ȳ a with dot above, ȧ If they do not display correctly, you may wish to adjust your font settings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chapter 'PERSONS AND PLACES MENTIONED' contains some less commonly used characters to indicate pronunciation, including the following: upper and lower case c with hyphen through, C̵ and c̵ s with uptack below, s̝ y with breve above, y̆ y with macron above, ȳ a with dot above, ȧ If they do not display correctly, you may wish to adjust your font settings.