used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the Rev. George Fyler Townsend, M.A.
(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 The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
have
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the Rev. George Fyler Townsend, M.A.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
gotten under control
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics.
one or the other of two
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
FablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
Fyler
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From this reading By the Rev. George Fyler Townsend, M.A.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading By the Rev. George Fyler Townsend, M.A.
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
not accessible to view
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
a unit of instruction
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading By the Rev. George Fyler Townsend, M.A.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics.
ParablenounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading By the Rev. George Fyler Townsend, M.A.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
and nothing more
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Tale, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the Rev. George Fyler Townsend, M.A.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading By the Rev. George Fyler Townsend, M.A.
the act of using
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Tale consists simply in the narration of a story either founded on facts, or created solely by the imagination, and not necessarily associated with the teaching of any moral lesson.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Parable is the designed use of language purposely intended to convey a hidden and secret meaning other than that contained in the words themselves; and which may or may not bear a special reference to the hearer, or reader.
