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Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language
Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language

Chapter I

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BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.
The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.
The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.
PREFACE.
THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.
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Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.
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The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.
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The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.
/ðə ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz ɪn ðɪs wɜːrk ˈbiːɪŋ frʌm ərˈɪdʒənəl ˈdrɔːɪŋz ənd prəˈtektɪd baɪ ˈkɑːpiraɪt ðer ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən ɪn ˈeni fɔːrm ɪz ənˈlɔːfəl ənd ˈnoʊtəs ɪz hɪrˈbaɪ ˈɡɪvən ðæt ˈpɜːrsənz ˈɡɪlti ʌv ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒɪŋ ðə ˈkɑːpiraɪt ˌðeˈrʌv wɪl biː ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
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PREFACE.
/ˈprefəs/
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THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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comprising verb US /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading “BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.”

hereby adverb US /hɪrˈbaɪ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading “The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.”

infringing verb US /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “infringe” — go against, as of rules and laws

From this reading “The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.”

librarian noun US /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading “The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.”

prosecuted verb US /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading “The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.”

readings noun US /ˈriːdɪŋz/

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading “BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.”

reproduction noun US /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

the process of generating offspring

From this reading “The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.”

unlawful adjective US /ənˈlɔːfəl/

not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

From this reading “The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

IMPRESS UPON verb + particle

In this reading “BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.”

original drawings adjective + noun counted as “original drawing”

In this reading “The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.”

young people adjective + noun

In this reading “THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.”

great number adjective + noun

In this reading “THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.”

carefully written adverb + adjective

In this reading “THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.”

All words in this reading · 101

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

BEGINNINGnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

BIBLEnounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/

taking care or paying attention

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

COMPRISINGverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

CONGRESSnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

CREATIONnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/

the human act of creating

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

EACHdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

FIFTY-TWOadjective

being two more than fifty

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

FriendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

HELPverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

HOLYnounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

how

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From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

IMPRESSverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

infringingverbUS /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “infringe” — go against, as of rules and laws

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

ITpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

LESSONnounUS /ˈlesən/

a unit of instruction

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

LIBRARIANnounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

MINDnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

MissionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/

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 great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

NotedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

OFFICEnounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

QUESTIONSnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

READERnounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

READINGnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

READINGSnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋz/

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

the process of generating offspring

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

SABBATHnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

TAKESnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/

of or concerning this or that

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

THREEnounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

TRUTHSnounUS /truːθs/

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

unlawfuladjectiveUS /ənˈlɔːfəl/

not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

WASHINGTONnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The Noted Author and Missionaries' Friend THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, AT WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Illustrations in this work being from original drawings and protected by copyright, their reproduction in any form is unlawful, and notice is hereby given that persons guilty of infringing the copyright thereof will be prosecuted.

WORLDnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading THE great number of Bible story books that have been published show how many attempts have been made to supply the want which has long been felt of a work containing a carefully written story of the Scripture narrative for young people.

YEARnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading BEGINNING AT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD IT TAKES THE READER THROUGH THE BIBLE IN FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, EACH LESSON COMPRISING THREE READINGS FOR EACH SABBATH OF THE YEAR, WHILE A SERIES OF QUESTIONS WITH EACH READING HELP TO IMPRESS UPON THE YOUNG MIND THE TRUTHS OF THE HOLY BIBLE.

Chapter 1 of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge holds 395 sentences, grouped into 79 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.

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