Notice the vast difference between the first page of the level 1dictionary compared to the first page of the level 3.1 dictionary. You may think that
the technicalities of the English language is pretty heavy stuff. Well, that's true, but keep in mind that America's Phonics uses omni-directional teaching where every known access to the mind is employed. References on the technicalities of our language are readily available to students and we count more on repetition than rote memory to achieve the goals.
                                                                                                                                                                            
a                                 É                                                             Index: 12400
Syllables: a                                                                              Parts: arti
The first letter of the alphabet, the highest mark on a test, or only one of something.
A tree is best for a nest.

abandon                    É bànßdÉn                                            Index: 30200
Syllables: a ban don                                                                    Parts: verb
To leave something, or to discontinue involvement, or to give up rights in something.
If you get a flat tire, you may have to abandon the car and walk.

abandoned                  É bànßdÉnd                                         Index: 30410
Syllables: a ban don[ed]                                                             Parts: adje
When something is deserted or no longer used.
When you go on a trip, you are apt to see an abandoned car on the side of the freeway.

abdomen                       àbßdÉ mÉn                                        Index: 30500
Syllables: ab do men                                                                   Parts: noun
That part of the body between the chest and where the legs begin.
The abdomen is the location of a number of body parts of importance to us.

absolute                          àbßsÉ lÍtÇ                                       Index: 30900
Syllables: ab so lute                                                                     Parts: adje
Something that is without doubt; to be complete or beyond question.
We can have absolute confidence that language skills will bring us big benefits.

abundance                        É bùnßdÉns                                    Index: 30200
Syllables: a bun dance                                                                   Parts: noun
An adequate or more than adequate supply.
In days now past, buffalo could be found in abundance in our land.

abundant                           É bùnßdÉnt                                                                      Index: 30300
Syllables: a bun dant                                                                       Parts: adje
Plentiful; more than enough.
Wildlife will thrive if we have an abundant amount of rain.

accept                                  àk sèptß                                      Index: 20901
Syllables: ac cept                                                                            Parts: verb
To receive something offered, or to approve of something.
We need not accept a premise that we do not like.

accomplished                       É kòmßplìÓt                             Index: 30410
Syllables: ac com plish[ed]                                                               Parts: adje
Completed or finished; skilled to the highest point.
We have accomplished a lot in our school work, but there is still more to do.