used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A is for Antediluvian, Anarchistic and Agamemnon.
acquiresverbUS /əˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “acquire” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
AgamemnonnounUS /ˌæɡəˈmemnɑːn/
(Greek mythology) the king who lead the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War
From this reading A is for Antediluvian, Anarchistic and Agamemnon.
alphabetnounUS /ˈælfəbet/
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
alphabeticaladjectiveUS /ˌælfəˈbetɪkəl/
relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet
From this reading I use the following list of alphabetical names in the order given below:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
Anarchisticadjective
of or related to anarchism or tending toward anarchism
From this reading A is for Antediluvian, Anarchistic and Agamemnon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
Antediluviannoun
any of the early patriarchs who lived prior to the Noachian deluge
From this reading A is for Antediluvian, Anarchistic and Agamemnon.
Ariz
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From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
being joined in close association
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
with resolute determination
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I use the following list of alphabetical names in the order given below:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A is for Antediluvian, Anarchistic and Agamemnon.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I use the following list of alphabetical names in the order given below:
only a very short time before
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
indorsementnoun
a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A is for Antediluvian, Anarchistic and Agamemnon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading I use the following list of alphabetical names in the order given below:
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I use the following list of alphabetical names in the order given below:
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
with speed
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I find that by connecting the alphabet with certain easy and interesting subjects the child rapidly acquires knowledge of the letter, and it becomes firmly fixed in the mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
TucsonnounUS /ˈtuːsɑːn/
a city in southeastern Arizona ringed by mountain ranges; long known as a winter and health resort but the population shift from industrial states to the Sunbelt resulted in rapid growth late in the 20th century
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
TutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
the act of using
From this reading I use the following list of alphabetical names in the order given below:
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tutor," Tucson, Ariz., asks "What do you regard as the best method of teaching the alphabet to children?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Very likely my method would hardly receive your indorsement, but with my own children I succeed by using an alphabet with the names attached, which I give below.
