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From this reading The vocabulary consists of fewer than 700 words.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Over half of these are found in popular primers.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The vocabulary consists of fewer than 700 words.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
CoyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading The vocabulary consists of fewer than 700 words.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
Folk-Lore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
HabitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Over half of these are found in popular primers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
JournalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over half of these are found in popular primers.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
PlantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Over half of these are found in popular primers.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
primersnounUS /ˈpraɪmərz/
plural of “primer” — an introductory textbook
From this reading Over half of these are found in popular primers.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
ReignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
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 Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The vocabulary consists of fewer than 700 words.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Habits of California Plants" and "In the Reign of Coyote: Folk-Lore from the Pacific" PREFACE.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Over half of these are found in popular primers.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, "Is it true?" can be answered in the affirmative.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading The vocabulary consists of fewer than 700 words.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading The vocabulary consists of fewer than 700 words.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Because children invariably ask for "more" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written.
