used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The reason for this will be apparent as soon as one considers the end in view in the preparation of this compilation.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The reason for this will be apparent as soon as one considers the end in view in the preparation of this compilation.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
BeginnersnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
compilationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading The reason for this will be apparent as soon as one considers the end in view in the preparation of this compilation.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The reason for this will be apparent as soon as one considers the end in view in the preparation of this compilation.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The reason for this will be apparent as soon as one considers the end in view in the preparation of this compilation.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
ten 10s
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
engage in
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The reason for this will be apparent as soon as one considers the end in view in the preparation of this compilation.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The reason for this will be apparent as soon as one considers the end in view in the preparation of this compilation.
PrimernounUS /ˈpraɪmər/
an introductory textbook
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
ProsenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
proverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason for this will be apparent as soon as one considers the end in view in the preparation of this compilation.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
in the near future
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
tenthsnounUS /tenθs/
plural of “tenth” — a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
text-book
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From this reading The _Riverside Primer and Reader_, as stated in its Introduction, "is designed to serve as the sole text-book in reading required by a pupil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
precisely as stated
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The reason for this will be apparent as soon as one considers the end in view in the preparation of this compilation.
at the time that
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The attentive reader of this little book will be apt to notice very soon that though its title is _Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading_, the verse occupies nine tenths, the prose being confined to about two hundred proverbs and familiar sayings--some of them, indeed, in rhyme--scattered in groups throughout the book.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When he has mastered it he is ready to make the acquaintance of the world's literature in the English tongue."
