used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GINN AND COMPANY - PROPRIETORS - BOSTON - U.S.A.
ablestadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlst/
superlative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
(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 In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GINN AND COMPANY - PROPRIETORS - BOSTON - U.S.A.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading GINN AND COMPANY - PROPRIETORS - BOSTON - U.S.A.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading GINN AND COMPANY - PROPRIETORS - BOSTON - U.S.A.
correspondsverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
the first light of day
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
dragonsnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
endearverbUS /enˈdiːr/
make attractive or lovable
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year.
with resolute determination
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
folklorenounUS /ˈfoʊklɔːr/
the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
GINN
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From this reading GINN AND COMPANY - PROPRIETORS - BOSTON - U.S.A.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
hobgoblins
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From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
absolutely essential
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
and nothing more
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
an amount of time
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
PROPRIETORSnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading GINN AND COMPANY - PROPRIETORS - BOSTON - U.S.A.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
psychologistsnounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒəsts/
plural of “psychologist” — a scientist trained in psychology
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
any competition
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
rearrangeverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
rewriteverbUS /riˈraɪt/
write differently; alter the writing of
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading GINN AND COMPANY - PROPRIETORS - BOSTON - U.S.A.
an educational institution
From this reading The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
simplificationnounUS /ˌsɪmpləfɪˈkeɪʃən/
an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
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 "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
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 fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
plural of “tale” — 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 "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has been proved by our ablest psychologists that at about this period of development, children are especially susceptible to the stimulus of the old folklore.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading GINN AND COMPANY - PROPRIETORS - BOSTON - U.S.A.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
at the time that
From this reading They are in fact passing through the stage which corresponds to the dawn of the human race, when demons, dragons, fairies, and hobgoblins were as firmly believed in as rivers and mountains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
which person or people
From this reading The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages.
