used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To become a good reader, patient and long-continued practice is necessary.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading --_From "The Idylls of the King," by Alfred Tennyson._ FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_From "The Idylls of the King," by Alfred Tennyson._ FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To become a good reader, patient and long-continued practice is necessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading --_From "The Idylls of the King," by Alfred Tennyson._ FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE.
make right or correct
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
definitionsnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --_From "The Idylls of the King," by Alfred Tennyson._ FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading We learn to read by much reading and never by the study of formal rules.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading --_From "The Idylls of the King," by Alfred Tennyson._ FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF GOOD READING.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
Idylls
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To become a good reader, patient and long-continued practice is necessary.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading We learn to read by much reading and never by the study of formal rules.
learnernounUS /ˈlɜːrnər/
someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
long-continued
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From this reading To become a good reader, patient and long-continued practice is necessary.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We learn to read by much reading and never by the study of formal rules.
absolutely essential
From this reading To become a good reader, patient and long-continued practice is necessary.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We learn to read by much reading and never by the study of formal rules.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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oraladjectiveUS /ˈɔːrəl/
using speech rather than writing
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading To become a good reader, patient and long-continued practice is necessary.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading To become a good reader, patient and long-continued practice is necessary.
PRINCIPLESnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF GOOD READING.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading We learn to read by much reading and never by the study of formal rules.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To become a good reader, patient and long-continued practice is necessary.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF GOOD READING.
REFERENCEnounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading --_From "The Idylls of the King," by Alfred Tennyson._ FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading We learn to read by much reading and never by the study of formal rules.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading --_From "The Idylls of the King," by Alfred Tennyson._ FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE.
TennysonnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading --_From "The Idylls of the King," by Alfred Tennyson._ FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_From "The Idylls of the King," by Alfred Tennyson._ FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To become a good reader, patient and long-continued practice is necessary.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Nevertheless, a knowledge of the following general principles and definitions may be of some value in assisting the learner to acquire correct habits in the practice of oral reading.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We learn to read by much reading and never by the study of formal rules.
