Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

having a base

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

sheet of slate; for writing with chalk

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

for a short time

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

a movement into or inward

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

the act of giving

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

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 Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

using speech rather than writing

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

more quickly

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

an educational institution

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

the act of using

From this reading To put it briefly, the teacher abstains from the use of oral speech to a considerable extent and substitutes the written forms of the words on the blackboard in giving directions, in games, and in treating topics in literature and science.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The following chapter is taken wholly from the lessons given by Mrs. Lida B. McMurry in the first grade.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It is assumed that the more closely the written or printed words and sentences are related to the children's activities, or the more dependent these activities are made upon a knowledge of the word-forms, the quicker and more natural will be their mastery.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Many other similar lessons were worked out, but these are probably sufficient to fully illustrate the plan.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading PRIMARY READING THROUGH INCIDENTAL EXERCISES AND GAMES BASED ON SCHOOL MOVEMENTS, STUDIES, AND GAMES Before entering upon the discussion of the usual methods of introducing children to the art of reading we will give a treatment of the incidental opportunities offered by the other studies, by school movements and games in primary classes, for introducing children to the written and printed forms.