used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
(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 Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
GRADEnounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But later in the progress of the reading lessons other similar stories should be treated.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading But later in the progress of the reading lessons other similar stories should be treated.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
MYTHICALadjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
and nothing more
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
oraladjectiveUS /ˈɔːrəl/
using speech rather than writing
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But later in the progress of the reading lessons other similar stories should be treated.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But later in the progress of the reading lessons other similar stories should be treated.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading But later in the progress of the reading lessons other similar stories should be treated.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But later in the progress of the reading lessons other similar stories should be treated.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading But later in the progress of the reading lessons other similar stories should be treated.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Not all, but only a few of the simple and appropriate stories can be chosen.
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 THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading But later in the progress of the reading lessons other similar stories should be treated.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
under normal conditions
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Only two recitation periods a week are usually set apart for the oral treatment of these old myths.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The classical myths which belong to the literature of Europe are the fund from which to select the best.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading THIRD GRADE STORIES THE MYTHICAL STORIES In the third grade we wish to bring a number of the mythical stories vividly before the children.
