the state of being absent
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
in addition
From this reading But it also welcomes from the general public notes and queries on British and foreign folklore and beliefs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading But it also welcomes from the general public notes and queries on British and foreign folklore and beliefs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
Folk-lore
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From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
FOLKLOREnounUS /ˈfoʊklɔːr/
the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading But it also welcomes from the general public notes and queries on British and foreign folklore and beliefs.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But it also welcomes from the general public notes and queries on British and foreign folklore and beliefs.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But it also welcomes from the general public notes and queries on British and foreign folklore and beliefs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
of great significance or value
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading But it also welcomes from the general public notes and queries on British and foreign folklore and beliefs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
ProceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But it also welcomes from the general public notes and queries on British and foreign folklore and beliefs.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
quarterlyadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrtərli/
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
queriesnounUS /ˈkwɪriz/
plural of “query” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But it also welcomes from the general public notes and queries on British and foreign folklore and beliefs.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
Society'snounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
possessive form of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
in the near future
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading _Folk-lore_, the quarterly Proceedings, has retained its position as one of the leading authorities on popular beliefs and superstitions of races in the lower stage of culture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
welcomesnounUS /ˈwelkəmz/
plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome
From this reading But it also welcomes from the general public notes and queries on British and foreign folklore and beliefs.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its principal function is to publish papers read by members at the Society's meetings, and to review the more important literature on subjects in which it is interested.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE FOLKLORE SOCIETY During the war the Folklore, like other societies, has suffered by the absence of some of its most active members on service, but the work of the Society has not been interrupted, its meetings have been regularly held, many valuable contributions have been received, and the attendance has been well maintained.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The foundations have been laid for two important works which, it is hoped, will soon be ready for publication.
