the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Joseph_ is too long and complicated for an early experiment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Joseph_ is too long and complicated for an early experiment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The children were asked to select the big events, or pictures, in Joseph's life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The children were asked to select the big events, or pictures, in Joseph's life.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading _Joseph_ is too long and complicated for an early experiment.
true confidential information
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
DRAMATIZATIONnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _Joseph_ is too long and complicated for an early experiment.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The children were asked to select the big events, or pictures, in Joseph's life.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading _Joseph_ is too long and complicated for an early experiment.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
illustratesverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪts/
third-person singular of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
Joseph'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading The children were asked to select the big events, or pictures, in Joseph's life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The children were asked to select the big events, or pictures, in Joseph's life.
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 _Joseph_ is too long and complicated for an early experiment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The children were asked to select the big events, or pictures, in Joseph's life.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The children were asked to select the big events, or pictures, in Joseph's life.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading The children were asked to select the big events, or pictures, in Joseph's life.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
plural of “story” — 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 DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
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 We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _Joseph_ is too long and complicated for an early experiment.
the act of using
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the first meeting the story was told in terms that followed closely the Bible version.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may begin our exposition of method with this story, however, as it illustrates especially well the details of the developing process.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children were asked to select the big events, or pictures, in Joseph's life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _JOSEPH_ As will be noted in the following chapter, it is well in beginning dramatic work with children to use for the first efforts very simple stories.
