used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEWIS WORTHINGTON SMITH, A.M.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
ASSOCIATEverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
for the reason that
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
Bret
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From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
BriernounUS /ˈbraɪər/
tangled mass of prickly plants
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
BushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
HartenounUS /hɑːrt/
United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
ten 10s
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
LEWISnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading LEWIS WORTHINGTON SMITH, A.M.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
Lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading LEWIS WORTHINGTON SMITH, A.M.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
NEBRASKAnounUS /nəˈbræskə/
a midwestern state on the Great Plains
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
not any; not one
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
the local environment
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
Phelps
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From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
SHERMANnounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading LEWIS WORTHINGTON SMITH, A.M.
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 In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
StudentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In the author's classes the three stories in the volume entitled "Three Hundred Dollars" are first studied because of their simplicity, and these are followed by parts of "The Bonnie Brier Bush," and then by the stories from Bret Harte.
Ward'snounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Mrs. Phelps Ward's "Loveliness" is especially valuable for illustrating methods and devices for making a simple theme dramatically interesting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Students are required to mark stories with the symbols and discuss them with reference to the principles of which this little book is an exposition, but no recitation on the book itself is required.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE PERMITTED TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS LITTLE BOOK THE NAME OF MY FRIEND PROFESSOR L. A. SHERMAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
WORTHINGTON
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From this reading LEWIS WORTHINGTON SMITH, A.M.
