used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW TO PREPARE AND GIVE A BOYS’ CHALK-TALK.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A natural taste or talent for art is almost universal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW TO PREPARE AND GIVE A BOYS’ CHALK-TALK.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are all Born Artists.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading A natural taste or talent for art is almost universal.
ArtistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading We are all Born Artists.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
brought into existence
From this reading We are all Born Artists.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HOW TO PREPARE AND GIVE A BOYS’ CHALK-TALK.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
CHALK-TALK
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From this reading HOW TO PREPARE AND GIVE A BOYS’ CHALK-TALK.
chalksnounUS /tʃɔːks/
plural of “chalk” — a soft whitish calcite
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
enclose with a fence
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A natural taste or talent for art is almost universal.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading HOW TO PREPARE AND GIVE A BOYS’ CHALK-TALK.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TO PREPARE AND GIVE A BOYS’ CHALK-TALK.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A natural taste or talent for art is almost universal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A natural taste or talent for art is almost universal.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
a brief written record
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A natural taste or talent for art is almost universal.
paving-flag
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From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
PREPAREverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading HOW TO PREPARE AND GIVE A BOYS’ CHALK-TALK.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading A natural taste or talent for art is almost universal.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading A natural taste or talent for art is almost universal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
in or at that place or location
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO PREPARE AND GIVE A BOYS’ CHALK-TALK.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading A natural taste or talent for art is almost universal.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are all Born Artists.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading My word for it, there will not be a paving-flag, wall or fence in the ward, which offers an opportunity for a picture, which will not be profusely decorated with brilliantly colored, grotesque figures.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading If any of my readers doubt this statement let them supply all the youngsters in their neighborhood with colored chalks and note the result.
