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From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
15
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From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
30
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From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
48
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From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
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From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
67
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From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
75
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From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
81
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From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
anew
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
(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 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
in addition
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
Carabas
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From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
cut-and-driedadjective
according to ordinary expectations
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
GoodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
conformity or harmony
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
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 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
portrayedadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtreɪd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
the act of punishing
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
relating to human society and its members
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
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 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
there's
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From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
precisely as stated
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
well-doing
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From this reading Again, to mature people the reward of well-doing and the punishment of evil conduct portrayed in these stories are apt to seem too realistic, too much also on the cut-and-dried pattern; but it is far different with children.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It went on very easily" 11 "Let me see if I can do it" 15 "Slipped in under his father's seat" 30 "The Marquis of Carabas is drowning!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading They have to some degree stimulated and nourished qualities of supreme worth in individual and social life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 48 "I am exact in keeping my word" 63 "If you open it, there's nothing you may not expect from my anger" 67 "With all my heart, Goody" 75 "He fell upon the good woman" 81 INTRODUCTION What virtues do these stories possess that have kept them alive for so long a time?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With the young the struggle against greed and falsehood and pride and cowardice is a very real one, and situations in which these homely, fundamental traits are involved are full of interest and seriousness.
