used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPELLING AND DEFINING.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
contextnounUS /ˈkɑːntekst/
discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
DEFININGnounUS /dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading SPELLING AND DEFINING.
degeneratenounUS /dɪˈdʒenərət/
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
determinesverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənz/
third-person singular of “determine” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
a unit of instruction
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
go across or through
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
pupil's
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From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
SPELLINGnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading SPELLING AND DEFINING.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The fact that the context largely determines the meaning of a word should be made clear in this study, and the particular meaning the author employs in the poem should be required.
word-study
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From this reading In the former case allow a week or more to pass after using a selection as a Reading lesson before studying it as a Spelling lesson, that the reading may not degenerate into a word-study.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words selected are those which should form a part of the pupil's vocabulary.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of spelling and defining may be carried on with the study of the text of the poem, or at the conclusion of this study.
