Chapter I

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

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

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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Its value in the home and in the school is assured.

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

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

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From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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pleasing or delighting

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

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

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

to come or go into

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an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

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applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

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

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

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where you live at a particular time

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From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

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

From this reading Its value in the home and in the school is assured.

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

From this reading _39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London, W. C._ There is no need here to enter a plea for story-telling.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its value in the home and in the school is assured.

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of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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From this reading LTD.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

a condition requiring relief

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not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

not any; not one

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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

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by chance

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading _39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London, W. C._ There is no need here to enter a plea for story-telling.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

an educational institution

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from a time in the past until now

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

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 Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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express in words

From this reading Miss Bryant, in her charming book, _How to Tell Stories to Children_, says, "Perhaps never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now."

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

From this reading Its value in the home and in the school is assured.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London, W. C._ There is no need here to enter a plea for story-telling.

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

From this reading _39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London, W. C._ There is no need here to enter a plea for story-telling.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading _39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London, W. C._ There is no need here to enter a plea for story-telling.