abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
affirmingverbUS /əˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
for the reason that
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
children's
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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
emphasiseverb
give extra weight to (a communication)
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
LegendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
engage in
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
not any; not one
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
others
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From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the myths and legends are interesting or amusing because flowers, insects, or birds are presented as personalities and emphasise human qualities or feelings.
the season of growth
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
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 _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
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 selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
symbolised
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From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Stories and Legends of Spring, Nature and Easter_ There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Still others make an appeal by suggesting or affirming the abiding hope symbolised in the thought, “See the land her Easter keeping.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some of the stories and poems contribute to the child’s store of knowledge by attracting his attention to some fact, beauty, or blessing in nature which may have escaped his notice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the young reader’s interest in three ways.
