used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
in addition
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading The breadth of this method of selection insures the inclusion in this volume of a large proportion of the required poems for every state.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
CoursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
GRADESnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
gradingnounUS /ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
the act of arranging in a graduated series
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
inclusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈkluːʒən/
the state of being included
From this reading The breadth of this method of selection insures the inclusion in this volume of a large proportion of the required poems for every state.
insuresverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “insure” — be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading The breadth of this method of selection insures the inclusion in this volume of a large proportion of the required poems for every state.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The breadth of this method of selection insures the inclusion in this volume of a large proportion of the required poems for every state.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
memorizingverbUS /ˈmeməraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “memorize” — commit to memory; learn by heart
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The breadth of this method of selection insures the inclusion in this volume of a large proportion of the required poems for every state.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
PracticallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
PrescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The breadth of this method of selection insures the inclusion in this volume of a large proportion of the required poems for every state.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
Identical; not different.
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
syllabi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the preparation of this book the lists of the third and fourth grade poems prescribed by the syllabi of twelve states have been examined and the contents have been made up from these.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
variesverbUS /ˈveriz/
third-person singular of “vary” — become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading These lists and their grading vary in the different states, although the same poems are used in many of them and there are some which are required in every state.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The breadth of this method of selection insures the inclusion in this volume of a large proportion of the required poems for every state.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Prescribed by State Courses of Study Practically every state course of study gives a list of poems from which it is required that selection be made for reading or memorizing.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Since the grading in different states varies so widely, teachers will find included, also, many poems which in their own particular states are required in other grades.
