used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
ALGERnounUS /ˈældʒər/
United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
ALGER'S
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From this reading ALGER’S BOOKS go to the right spot every time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
confined by bonds
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ALGER’S BOOKS go to the right spot every time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ALGER’S BOOKS go to the right spot every time.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ALGER’S BOOKS go to the right spot every time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ALGER’S BOOKS go to the right spot every time.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bound in cloth, and stamped in colors on the front cover in several designs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More ALGER BOOKS are sold and they are more popular than any other line of BOYS’ BOOKS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ALGER’S BOOKS go to the right spot every time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ALGER stands on the boy’s level, appeals to his heart, and what his heroes suggest or achieve is in the line of advancement to high standards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A new edition, five by seven inches, from new plates, with new illustrations.
