Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Encourage the child to tell a story by painting or drawing.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Encourage the child to tell a story by painting or drawing.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

plural of “chalk” — a soft whitish calcite

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

a young person of either sex

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

without deviation

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Encourage the child to tell a story by painting or drawing.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Encourage the child to tell a story by painting or drawing.

give expression to

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

written or drawn or engraved

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

make a painting

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Encourage the child to tell a story by painting or drawing.

plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

plural of “pigment” — dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Encourage the child to tell a story by painting or drawing.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

express in words

From this reading Encourage the child to tell a story by painting or drawing.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading Allow him some choice in the medium he uses--as pencil, charcoal or brush--as one may be best suited to his purpose one time, and another one at another time.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The earliest graphic method by which man conveyed messages to one at a distance was through picture-writing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading LEARNING TO OBSERVE =Painting From the Real Object= (_Paints_, _chalk or charcoal_) Place before the child an apple, banana or flower of simple form and let him copy directly from the object without previous drawing.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading THE PAINT BOX or EXPRESSION WITH PENCIL OR BRUSH Let the child early be given charcoal or colored chalks, and later the three pigments--red, blue and yellow--wherewith to express his ideas.