used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The selections in this volume are made with the purpose of giving the seventh-grade pupils such virile and enjoyable literature as will make them desire more of the same kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One task before the teacher of Reading in this year is to foster, by stimulating material, a taste for good reading which it is to be hoped has at least been partially formed in the preceding grades.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One task before the teacher of Reading in this year is to foster, by stimulating material, a taste for good reading which it is to be hoped has at least been partially formed in the preceding grades.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One task before the teacher of Reading in this year is to foster, by stimulating material, a taste for good reading which it is to be hoped has at least been partially formed in the preceding grades.
showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
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the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The selections in this volume are made with the purpose of giving the seventh-grade pupils such virile and enjoyable literature as will make them desire more of the same kind.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
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elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
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enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
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essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
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FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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having or given a form or shape
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fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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the act of giving
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
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gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
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HARTWELL
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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past form of “hope” — expect and wish
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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One task before the teacher of Reading in this year is to foster, by stimulating material, a taste for good reading which it is to be hoped has at least been partially formed in the preceding grades.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Jamieson
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United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
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juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
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creative writing of recognized artistic value
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-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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produced by a manufacturing process
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engage in
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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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Murch
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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others
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partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
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PDnoun
a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry
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precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
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provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
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pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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a person who enjoys reading
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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Identical; not different.
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an educational institution
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selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
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seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
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seventh-grade
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an instance of visual perception
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marked by absence of sound
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stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
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of the kind already mentioned
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any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading One task before the teacher of Reading in this year is to foster, by stimulating material, a taste for good reading which it is to be hoped has at least been partially formed in the preceding grades.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading One task before the teacher of Reading in this year is to foster, by stimulating material, a taste for good reading which it is to be hoped has at least been partially formed in the preceding grades.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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undertakesverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪks/
third-person singular of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
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Varian
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virileadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrəl/
characterized by energy and vigor
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The selections in this volume are made with the purpose of giving the seventh-grade pupils such virile and enjoyable literature as will make them desire more of the same kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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Wilfred
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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