| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. [2 definitions] |
| grammar school |
see "elementary school." |
| grammatical |
of or having to do with grammar. [2 definitions] |
| gramophone |
a machine for playing phonograph records, esp. an old-fashioned one. |
| grand |
splendid in size or appearance. [4 definitions] |
| grand- |
a prefix that means "one generation away." |
| Grand Canyon |
a long, deep valley with steep, rocky walls formed by the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon is in northwestern Arizona. |
| grandchild |
a child of one's son or daughter. |
| granddaughter |
a female child of one's son or daughter. |
| grandfather |
the father of a person's mother or father. |
| grandfather clock |
a pendulum clock that is in a tall, narrow cabinet. |
| grandma |
(informal) the female parent of one's parent; grandmother. |
| grandmother |
the mother of a person's father or mother. |
| grandpa |
(informal) the male parent of one's parent; grandfather. |
| grandparent |
the father or mother of one's parent; a grandmother or grandfather. |
| grandson |
the male child of one's son or daughter. |
| grandstand |
the rows of seats where people watch a sports event or parade. The seats are often covered by a roof. |
| granite |
a hard stone made by the activity of volcanoes. It is used for making buildings, monuments, and sculptures. |
| granola |
a dry mixture of ingredients such as grains, raisins, nuts, and honey. It is eaten as a snack or breakfast cereal. |
| grant |
to present or give what is asked for or wanted. [4 definitions] |
| grape |
a small, juicy fruit, with a smooth skin that is either green, red, or purple. Grapes grow in bunches on woody vines. |