n. [ AS. r&aemacr_;dere. ] 1. One who reads. Specifically:(a) One whose distinctive office is to read prayers in a church. (b) (University of Oxford, Eng.) One who reads lectures on scientific subjects. Lyell. (c) A proof reader. (d) One who reads manuscripts offered for publication and advises regarding their merit. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who reads much; one who is studious. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A book containing a selection of extracts for exercises in reading; an elementary book for practice in a language; a reading book. [ 1913 Webster ]
[masu](aux-v) (1) (pol) (See ませ) used to indicate respect for the listener (or reader); (2) (arch) (hum) used to indicate respect for those affected by the action#19[Add to Longdo]
[よみほん, yomihon](n) (1) (See 入門書) reading-book; reader; guidebook; manual; (2) (original meaning) textbook (esp. a pre-war elementary school Japanese language textbook); (P)#6978[Add to Longdo]
[あかじ, akaji](n, adj-no) (1) deficit; (being in or going into) the red; (2) red text; red letters; (3) corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red; (P)#9521[Add to Longdo]