Chapter 3 of The Bible Story is here in full — 34 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of The Bible Story is here in full — 34 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book. H.T. Hero Tales. T.J. Tales of Old Judea. L.J. Life of Jesus. S.A. Songs of the Ages.
Chapter 3 of The Bible Story is here in full — 34 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading “PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.”
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.”
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading “PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.”
the southern part of ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah; a Roman province at the time of Christ
From this reading “T.J. Tales of Old Judea.”
-ing form of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading “PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.”
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading “PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.”
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading “PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.”
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.”
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading S.A. Songs of the Ages.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading S.A. Songs of the Ages.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
set up or found
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading H.T. Hero Tales.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading H.T. Hero Tales.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
the act of beginning something new
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading T.J. Tales of Old Judea.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading L.J. Life of Jesus.
the southern part of ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah; a Roman province at the time of Christ
From this reading T.J. Tales of Old Judea.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading L.J. Life of Jesus.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading L.J. Life of Jesus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading T.J. Tales of Old Judea.
-ing form of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S.A. Songs of the Ages.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading S.A. Songs of the Ages.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading H.T. Hero Tales.
plural of “tale” — 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 H.T. Hero Tales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading S.A. Songs of the Ages.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY {8} {9} INTRODUCTION {10} KEY Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes in which references are found, as follows:-- G.B. Golden Book.
Chapter 3 of The Bible Story by Newton Marshall Hall holds 34 sentences, grouped into 7 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 3 holds 34 sentences of The Bible Story, unabridged, divided into 7 reading sections.
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