Chapter 1 of Bright Ideas for Entertaining is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Bright Ideas for Entertaining is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg. 4: 4-14). E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam. 24: 1-7). F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).
Chapter 1 of Bright Ideas for Entertaining is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/88 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading “F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).”
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading “F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).”
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading “E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.”
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading “D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg.”
a safe place
From this reading “E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.”
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading “F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).”
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading “E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.”
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading “E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.”
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From this reading E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.
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From this reading 4: 4-14).
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From this reading 24: 1-7).
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From this reading F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).
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From this reading 4: 4-14).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 24: 1-7).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg.
someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).
a safe place
From this reading E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading F was a Roman, accuser of Paul (Acts 26: 24).
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg.
in or at the place that
From this reading E was a refuge, where David spared Saul (1 Sam.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading D was a woman, heroic and wise (Judg.
Chapter 1 of Bright Ideas for Entertaining by Herbert B., Mrs. Linscott holds 442 sentences, grouped into 89 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 1 holds 442 sentences of Bright Ideas for Entertaining, unabridged, divided into 89 reading sections.
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