used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lessons are, therefore, on subjects familiar to every child.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
BROOKS'SnounUS /ˈbrʊksɪz/
possessive form of “brooks” — United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading BROOKS'S READERS, FIRST YEAR.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The lessons are, therefore, on subjects familiar to every child.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The lessons are, therefore, on subjects familiar to every child.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The lessons are, therefore, on subjects familiar to every child.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BROOKS'S READERS, FIRST YEAR.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The lessons are, therefore, on subjects familiar to every child.
engage in
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lessons are, therefore, on subjects familiar to every child.
and nothing more
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
READERSnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading BROOKS'S READERS, FIRST YEAR.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
recurring again and again
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The lessons are, therefore, on subjects familiar to every child.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sole purpose of this book is to help the children to learn to read.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
the act of using
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While it may ultimately lead to the acquisition of knowledge concerning many subjects, its present aim is only to make reading easy.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words are such as children habitually use in conversation; they are introduced gradually, and as a rule are repeated many times.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading BROOKS'S READERS, FIRST YEAR.
