AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
children's
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From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A single striking object is often more effective than a collection of objects.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There should not be too much of it and it should not be allowed to remain too long in the room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The value of exhibits depends upon the subject chosen and the exercise of imagination, good taste and practical knowledge of children's tastes in selecting and arranging the objects or pictures.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Some interpretation of an exhibit in the form of explanation or story is needed if the children are to become very much interested in reading about a subject.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The subject must be one which makes an immediate appeal to the passing visitor.
