used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
react verbally
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
appendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
child-specialist
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From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading Of course, if he doesn't care to it isn't compulsory.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, if he doesn't care to it isn't compulsory.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
doesn't
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From this reading Of course, if he doesn't care to it isn't compulsory.
Dr
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From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
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 Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
Emmett
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From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
FeedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading WHO GOES THERE?
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
Holt
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From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
Holt's
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From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
incorporateverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/
make into a whole or make part of a whole
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
isn't
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From this reading Of course, if he doesn't care to it isn't compulsory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, if he doesn't care to it isn't compulsory.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
questionnairenounUS /ˌkwestʃəˈner/
a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
reliancenounUS /rɪˈlaɪəns/
certainty based on past experience
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
move upward
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
a male human offspring
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHO GOES THERE?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Especially during the early infancy of the first baby does the son rise and set by what "Holt says."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there are several questions which come to mind which are not included in the handy questionnaire arranged by the noted child-specialist, and as he is probably too busy to answer them himself, we have compiled an appendix which he may incorporate in the next edition of his book, if he cares to.
which person or people
From this reading WHO GOES THERE?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The reliance of young mothers on Dr. Emmett Holt's "The Care and Feeding of Children," has become a national custom.
