Book Terminology

noun a thing that lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it

verb to put something such as a lid or a cover on something else

adjective having the purpose of protecting or concealing something

preposition used to indicate location or position on top of something

• The insurance policy provides cover for a wide range of potential risks.
• Make sure to bring an umbrella to cover yourself in case it rains.
• I'll cover for you if you need to sneak out of work early.
• The new book cover caught my eye and I had to buy it.

verb to fold down the corner of a page in a book or paper

adjective a term used to describe a book or paper that has its corners turned down to mark a page

• The pages of the book were dog eared from being read so many times.
• I found a dog eared copy of my favorite book at the thrift store.
• I love finding dog eared magazines at yard sales.
• His dog eared passport was a testament to his love for travel.

noun a blank page at the beginning or end of a book

• The flyleaf of the book contained the author's biography and other publication details.
• I always like to check the flyleaf of a book to see if there are any interesting notes or inscriptions.
• Hey, did you see the cool doodle on the flyleaf of that book?
• The flyleaf of the project proposal outlined the key objectives and goals of the initiative.

noun a preliminary part, as of a book, musical composition, or the like, leading up to the main part

verb to introduce

adjective serving to introduce; preliminary; initial

• The introduction of the new policy was met with mixed reactions from the employees.
• The introduction of the new guy to the team went smoothly.
• The introduction of the latest tech gadget blew everyone's minds.
• The introduction of a new idea can open up a world of possibilities.