used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
in addition
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
barleynounUS /ˈbɑːrli/
a grain of barley
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
for the reason that
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
comparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
unvarying in nature
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
DRAMATIZATIONnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
dramatizedverbUS /ˈdræmətaɪzd/
past form of “dramatize” — put into dramatic form
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
festivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
a message received and understood
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
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 Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
absolutely essential
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
PalestinenounUS /ˈpæləstaɪn/
a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
get by special effort
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
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 _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Independence on the part of the children in looking up data was always encouraged by the leader; the information which she had to give enriched and supplemented that which was brought in by them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the process of this dramatization constant comparisons were made with our own harvest time, and the study of the Hebrew harvest feasts and festivals served to increase the understanding and appreciation of our one harvest festival at Thanksgiving.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many children brought pictures which illustrated the points under discussion, and some of them contributed by telling what they had been able to read at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order fully to interpret the life of Ruth it was necessary for the children to secure information concerning the barley harvest in ancient Palestine, and also to become familiar with the old customs involved in the story.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _RUTH_ _Ruth_ was dramatized by the club during the fall of the year because it is a story of the Hebrew harvest time.
