adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
spellverbUS /spel/
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the frame I used to make them in objects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next important step in my education was learning to read.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll," "is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object; then I put my doll on the bed with the words is, on, bed arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading As soon as I could spell a few words my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters.
