used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
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AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
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amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It will be seen at a glance that Part I of this reader contains material emphasizing the civic virtues of courage, self-control, thrift, perseverance and kindness to animals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will be seen at a glance that Part I of this reader contains material emphasizing the civic virtues of courage, self-control, thrift, perseverance and kindness to animals.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be seen at a glance that Part I of this reader contains material emphasizing the civic virtues of courage, self-control, thrift, perseverance and kindness to animals.
relevant relation or interconnection
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Bound written or printed works.
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Boyer
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broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Author of “The Mary Frances Story-Instruction Books” Illustrations by Charles Holloway, Jane Allen Boyer and from Photographs _In these vital tasks of acquiring a broader view of human possibilities the common school must have a large part.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
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CivicsnounUS /ˈsɪvɪks/
the social science of municipal affairs
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belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
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communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It will be seen at a glance that Part I of this reader contains material emphasizing the civic virtues of courage, self-control, thrift, perseverance and kindness to animals.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It will be seen at a glance that Part I of this reader contains material emphasizing the civic virtues of courage, self-control, thrift, perseverance and kindness to animals.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
without deviation
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
ElementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
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emphasizingnounUS /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/
the act of giving special importance or significance to something
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essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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throw a glance at; take a brief look at
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
GradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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Holloway
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https
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Jane
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the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a unit of instruction
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
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materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
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used to form the superlative
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
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periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
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perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading It will be seen at a glance that Part I of this reader contains material emphasizing the civic virtues of courage, self-control, thrift, perseverance and kindness to animals.
PhotographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
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possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
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problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
a person who enjoys reading
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an educational institution
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
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SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
Story-Instruction
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tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
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teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since these virtues are so essential to the good citizen, the lesson periods devoted to the teaching of them are among the most profitable in the course in Civics for the Elementary Grades.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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thriftnounUS /θrɪft/
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
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a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
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virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
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vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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WILSONnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
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WOODROW
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From this reading I urge that teachers and other school officers increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life._--WOODROW WILSON.
