used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
EditorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
give expression to
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
Hallowe'ennounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
harvest-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
LegendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
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 _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
NurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
Others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
premisenounUS /ˈpremɪs/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
Seedtimenoun
any time of new development
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Others serve an excellent purpose by quickening his sense of humour.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
the season of growth
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
story-teller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
TopaznounUS /ˈtoʊpæz/
a yellow quartz
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
at the time that
From this reading The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” emphasize the hope and premise of the spring; the stories, legends, and poems in this volume, “The Topaz Story Book,” express the joy and blessing which attend the harvest-time when the fields are rich in golden grain and the orchard boughs bend low with mellow fruit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the story-teller with rich themes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Some of them suggest or reveal certain facts which stimulate a spirit of investigation and attract the child’s attention to the beauty and mystery of the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Stories and Legends of_ _Autumn, Hallowe’en, and Thanksgiving_ _Editors of “The Emerald Story Book” “Merry Tales”_ _“Nursery Tales from Many Lands”_ Nature stories, legends, and poems appeal to the young reader’s interest in various ways.
