used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The Bible contains the foundations on which the religious life of the child must be built.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
Children's
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From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The Bible contains the foundations on which the religious life of the child must be built.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading The Bible contains the foundations on which the religious life of the child must be built.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
idiomsnounUS /ˈɪdiəmz/
plural of “idiom” — a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Bible contains the foundations on which the religious life of the child must be built.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Bible contains the foundations on which the religious life of the child must be built.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Bible contains the foundations on which the religious life of the child must be built.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
providesverbUS /prəˈvaɪdz/
third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The Bible contains the foundations on which the religious life of the child must be built.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading "The Children's Bible" provides, in simple English, a translation of selections from both the Old and the New Testament.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Bible contains the foundations on which the religious life of the child must be built.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
which person or people
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It is not in words of one syllable, for while the child is reading the Bible he should gradually learn the meaning of new words and idioms.
a late time of life
From this reading These selections have been made as a result of more than twenty-five years of observation and study.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The text is that of the Bible itself, but in the language of the child, so that it may easily be read to the younger children and by those who are older.
