used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The book meets this child longing on a psychologic basis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading The book meets this child longing on a psychologic basis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
terminate
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The book meets this child longing on a psychologic basis.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
continuitynounUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/
uninterrupted connection or union
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
differentiatedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪfərˈenʃieɪtɪd/
made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
functioningadjectiveUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/
performing or able to perform its regular function
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
haphazardadjectiveUS /hæpˈhæzərd/
dependent upon or characterized by chance
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
and nothing more
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The book meets this child longing on a psychologic basis.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading The book meets this child longing on a psychologic basis.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
not any; not one
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The book meets this child longing on a psychologic basis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
psychologic
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From this reading The book meets this child longing on a psychologic basis.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
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 It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
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 reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
story-teller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
express in words
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There has been a tendency in the past to group stories in a haphazard way; there has been no organized plan of selecting stories to precede and follow one another for the purpose of definite functioning of mind processes.
(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 It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The effect of one story of distinctly differentiated theme from one which has just been told is to break continuity of thought.
which person or people
From this reading The reward of the story-teller who has successfully met the child's story interest is the plea embodied in the title of this book: "Tell me another story."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It consists of groups of stories arranged so that their telling will result in definite mental growth for children, as well as satisfied story hunger.
