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From this reading This picture (Fig. 133) shows you the leaf of the quince.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
give a description of
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This picture (Fig. 133) shows you the leaf of the quince.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
and nothing more
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
LEAFnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
a human being
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading This picture (Fig. 133) shows you the leaf of the quince.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
quincenounUS /kwɪns/
small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated
From this reading This picture (Fig. 133) shows you the leaf of the quince.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
an educational institution
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading This picture (Fig. 133) shows you the leaf of the quince.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
express a supposition
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
express in words
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hope that enough fresh green leaves have been brought to school to allow every child here to have one on the desk before him, so that he may see, as far as is possible, just what is being talked about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You would begin, I fancy, by saying, “This leaf is green,” for the color of an object is one of the things we notice first.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This picture (Fig. 133) shows you the leaf of the quince.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
To-day
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From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF To-day we begin to learn what we can about the leaves of plants.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This picture (Fig. 133) shows you the leaf of the quince.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, suppose you held in your hand a leaf fresh from the quince tree, and were asked to describe it to a blind person, how would you tell about it?
