used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
(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 All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The greater part of this book is made up of stories from the poems of Homer and Virgil.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
Children's
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From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
copyrightsnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪts/
plural of “copyright” — a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
one or the other of two
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
enumeratedverbUS /ɪˈnuːməreɪtɪd/
past form of “enumerate” — specify individually
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of this book is made up of stories from the poems of Homer and Virgil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
holdersnounUS /ˈhoʊldərz/
plural of “holder” — a holding device
From this reading All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading The greater part of this book is made up of stories from the poems of Homer and Virgil.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The greater part of this book is made up of stories from the poems of Homer and Virgil.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
others
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From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of this book is made up of stories from the poems of Homer and Virgil.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The greater part of this book is made up of stories from the poems of Homer and Virgil.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
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 All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
subjoined
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From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The greater part of this book is made up of stories from the poems of Homer and Virgil.
VirgilnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒəl/
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading The greater part of this book is made up of stories from the poems of Homer and Virgil.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading All rights in stories in this volume are reserved by the holders of the copyrights.
at the time that
From this reading Between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower comes a pause in the days occupations, that is known as the Children's Hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The editor takes this opportunity to thank both authors and publishers for the ready generosity with which they have allowed her to include these stories in "The Children's Hour."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The publishers and others named in the subjoined list are the proprietors, either in their own right or as agents for the authors, of the stories taken from the works enumerated, of which the ownership is hereby acknowledged.
