used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This point of view influences any consideration of these matters.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Great benefit is derived, however, through the construction of these objects.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading This point of view influences any consideration of these matters.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Great benefit is derived, however, through the construction of these objects.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Great benefit is derived, however, through the construction of these objects.
dramatizationsnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “dramatization” — conversion into dramatic form
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great benefit is derived, however, through the construction of these objects.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Great benefit is derived, however, through the construction of these objects.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading This point of view influences any consideration of these matters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This point of view influences any consideration of these matters.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Great benefit is derived, however, through the construction of these objects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
and nothing more
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
bring forth or yield
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
PROPERTIESnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This point of view influences any consideration of these matters.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Great benefit is derived, however, through the construction of these objects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is always best that as much as possible should be left to the imagination, and that only such setting and properties be used as the children themselves can construct and as are needed to produce the atmosphere of the play.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
precisely as stated
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading This point of view influences any consideration of these matters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STAGE SETTING AND PROPERTIES The point has been emphasized in the preceding chapters that very little stage setting and only a few properties are used in connection with these dramatizations.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is frequently true that, after the children have made the articles they find a need for, the results are very crude, and there is yet much opportunity for free play of the imagination.