used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
beginnersnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading For beginners, a mere compilation of facts is dry and unsatisfactory.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
compilationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading For beginners, a mere compilation of facts is dry and unsatisfactory.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading For beginners, a mere compilation of facts is dry and unsatisfactory.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For beginners, a mere compilation of facts is dry and unsatisfactory.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading For beginners, a mere compilation of facts is dry and unsatisfactory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
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 AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
text-book
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From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such books have now given place, for the most part, to those prepared on a more attractive and judicious plan.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading For beginners, a mere compilation of facts is dry and unsatisfactory.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Some sort of a first book on American history is now quite generally used in schools as a preparation for the more intelligent study of a larger and more formal text-book in the higher grammar grades.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRST STEPS WITH AMERICAN AND BRITISH AUTHORS," "STORIES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY," ETC.
