used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Here’s a beauty, Jack!"
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading New Titles to be added periodically.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD MANOR HOUSE," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading New Titles to be added periodically.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "Here’s a beauty, Jack!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
a youthful male person
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
a boy or man
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Hold him, Jamie, till I come!"
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD MANOR HOUSE," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," ETC.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
GALLEONnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD MANOR HOUSE," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," ETC.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
Here's
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From this reading "Here’s a beauty, Jack!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Hold him, Jamie, till I come!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold him, Jamie, till I come!"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD MANOR HOUSE," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," ETC.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Hold him, Jamie, till I come!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Here’s a beauty, Jack!"
Jamie
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From this reading "Hold him, Jamie, till I come!"
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD MANOR HOUSE," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," ETC.
come together
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New Titles to be added periodically.
not any; not one
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD MANOR HOUSE," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," ETC.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD MANOR HOUSE," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," ETC.
periodicallyadverbUS /ˌpiːriˈɑːdɪkəli/
in a sporadic manner
From this reading New Titles to be added periodically.
PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
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 _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD MANOR HOUSE," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," ETC.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Hold him, Jamie, till I come!"
TitlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading New Titles to be added periodically.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading New Titles to be added periodically.
To-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD MANOR HOUSE," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," ETC.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Every book in this series has been specially chosen to meet the critical of the Boy of To-day, and the Publishers have no fear that he will be lacking in his approval of these robust and intensely absorbing stories._ CHAP.
