used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
ACCURATELYadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading ACCURATELY POURTRAYING THE NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND DOMESTIC HABITS, OF THE PEOPLE.
adaptingverbUS /əˈdæptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adapt” — make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
(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 In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
AUTHENTICadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
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CHARACTERISTICSnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading ACCURATELY POURTRAYING THE NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND DOMESTIC HABITS, OF THE PEOPLE.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
COMMENCINGverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
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a place off to the side of an area
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
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of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading ACCURATELY POURTRAYING THE NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND DOMESTIC HABITS, OF THE PEOPLE.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
EARLIESTadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
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the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
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steadfast in affection or allegiance
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plural of “family” — a social unit living together
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading ACCURATELY POURTRAYING THE NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND DOMESTIC HABITS, OF THE PEOPLE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
a message received and understood
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interspersing
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
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the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
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indicating the most important performer or role
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Mangnall's
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From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
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a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ACCURATELY POURTRAYING THE NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND DOMESTIC HABITS, OF THE PEOPLE.
an amount of time
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
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POURTRAYING
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From this reading ACCURATELY POURTRAYING THE NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND DOMESTIC HABITS, OF THE PEOPLE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading &c._ The object of these Works,--peculiarly suited to Schools and Families,--is to furnish the reader with a faithful History of each Nation, interspersing it with an accurate account of the religion, laws, customs, national characteristics, and domestic habits of the people, in the various periods of their History.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
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SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
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SequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading BY MISS CORNER, _Author of "Questions on the History of Europe," a Sequel to Mangnall's Historical Questions, &c.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
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suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In writing these elementary treatises, one especial object has been kept in view--that of adapting them to the capacities of young people and occasional readers: by this means, while they embrace information and entertainment for all, they attract the rising generation, by simplicity of language, and clearness of detail, and render comparatively easy the attainment of a knowledge of the leading events of History.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMMENCING WITH THE EARLIEST PERIOD OF AUTHENTIC RECORD, AND BROUGHT DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME:
treatisesnounUS /ˈtriːtəsəz/
plural of “treatise” — a formal exposition
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of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
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a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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in the company of; together with
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buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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the act of creating written works
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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