used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
(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 It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To use any apparatus carelessly is to use it dangerously.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading To use any apparatus carelessly is to use it dangerously.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading To use any apparatus carelessly is to use it dangerously.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading To use any apparatus carelessly is to use it dangerously.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
GYMNASTnounUS /ˈdʒɪmnəst/
an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
gymnasticadjectiveUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/
vigorously active
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
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From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
absolutely essential
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
not any; not one
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No advantage is to be gained by exercise that is carried on in a careless manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
understandinglyadverb
with understanding
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
the act of using
From this reading To use any apparatus carelessly is to use it dangerously.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST Much benefit can be derived from gymnastic appliances if they are used understandingly.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It is better to work for a certain length of time every other day than to devote all of one week to exercise, and not go near the gymnasium the next.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Neither too much nor too violent exercise is beneficial, though constant and regular work is necessary.
