used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
(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 FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
in addition
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
move towards
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
greatly pleased
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
GRADEnounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
Herbartians
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From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
and nothing more
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
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 By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
pedagogicaladjectiveUS /ˌpedəˈɡɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to pedagogy
From this reading Such a story, Wilmann says, is a pedagogical treasure.
an amount of time
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Such a story, Wilmann says, is a pedagogical treasure.
an educational institution
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
not in physical motion
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
story-loving
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From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a story, Wilmann says, is a pedagogical treasure.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
thinkersnounUS /ˈθɪŋkərz/
plural of “thinker” — an important intellectual
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Such a story, Wilmann says, is a pedagogical treasure.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading By many thinkers and primary teachers the fairy stories have been adopted as best suited to the wants of the little folk just emerging from the home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A good story is the best medium through which to convey ideas and also to approach the difficulties of learning to read.
Wilmann
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From this reading Such a story, Wilmann says, is a pedagogical treasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FIRST GRADE STORIES FAIRY TALES Young children, as we all know, are delighted with stories, and in the first grade they are still in this story-loving period.
Ziller
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From this reading A series of fairy tales was selected by Ziller, one of the leading Herbartians, as a centre for the school work of the first year.
