adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
CompilernounUS /kəmˈpaɪlər/
a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
Dr
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From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
FourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
McGuffeynounUS /məˈɡʌfi/
United States educator who compiled the McGuffey Eclectic Readers (1800-1873)
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
McGuffey's
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From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
ReadernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
RevisionsnounUS /riˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “revision” — the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
thie
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From this reading In preparing the present revision the aim of thie compiler has been to introduce such new matter and methods as the experience and judgment of the best teachers have found most commendable and desirable.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Revisions have since been made from time to time as the advancement in educational theories and the changes in methods of teaching seemed to demand.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He has at the same time endeavored to preserve those essential features which have always distinguished the McGuffey Readers and have so largely contributed to their success.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading No other school text- books have retained the popular favor so long or have exerted so general and so wholesome an influence as has this series of Readers.
William
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From this reading The New McGuffey Fourth Reader, William H. McGuffey, Compiler It is now nearly three quarters of a century since the appearance of the first edition of McGuffey's Readers, compiled by Dr. William H. McGuffey.
