used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading What injuries are likely to happen to the bones and joints by accident or rough play?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What injuries are likely to happen to the bones and joints by accident or rough play?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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having undesirable or negative qualities
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enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading bread is best for the bones?
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading bread is best for the bones?
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading bread is best for the bones?
showing who or what does the action
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a young person of either sex
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Of wearing tight or poorly-fitting clothing?
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading bread is best for the bones?
come to pass
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high-heeled
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From this reading Of tight or high-heeled shoes?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What are the effects of sitting or lying in bad positions?
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading bread is best for the bones?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
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staying power
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has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
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the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What are the effects of sitting or lying in bad positions?
participate in games or sport
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poorly-fitting
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From this reading Of wearing tight or poorly-fitting clothing?
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
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having or caused by an irregular surface
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a particular situation
From this reading Of tight or high-heeled shoes?
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading bread is best for the bones?
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Of wearing tight or poorly-fitting clothing?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading If a child tries to walk too early why are its legs likely to become crooked?
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Of wearing tight or poorly-fitting clothing?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What are the effects of sitting or lying in bad positions?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why?
