used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In this case the entire play was planned roughly before any of it was acted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In this case the entire play was planned roughly before any of it was acted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In this case the entire play was planned roughly before any of it was acted.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
BULRUSHES
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From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this case the entire play was planned roughly before any of it was acted.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
criticizedverbUS /ˈkrɪtəsaɪzd/
past form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
DRAMATIZATIONnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading In this case the entire play was planned roughly before any of it was acted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
of great significance or value
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
engage in
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
MOSESnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
the local environment
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading In this case the entire play was planned roughly before any of it was acted.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In this case the entire play was planned roughly before any of it was acted.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading In this case the entire play was planned roughly before any of it was acted.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Experience with the other plays had led the children to feel the necessity for having a satisfactory ending after the climax.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
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 _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
express in words
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this case the entire play was planned roughly before any of it was acted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The story was criticized by the children as to its organization and unity, and as a result they made up an ending (Act III) which they felt was needed to make the story complete.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Consequently the leader had the children tell most of it, while she supplemented and directed attention to important parts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES_ The method of presenting the story of _Moses in the Bulrushes_ differed somewhat from that employed with _Joseph._ There was little need to tell the story at the beginning, for every child already knew it in detail.
