read (v.) to translate written text into meaningful ideas within one's own mind.
People usually read to gain knowledge or to awaken their imagination. Sadly, the act of reading seems to have been "bred out" of the human race. People these days would much rather desensetize themselves with
stupid rap noise and violent, pornographic, and otherwise unintelligent forms of
media. If you are in junior high and find it hard to read, do yourself a favor and get
help. No offense! Reading is a great and powerful thing, and only by fully taking advantage of it can one open his or her mind to the possibilities of his or her own future.