used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The method of procedure followed that described in chapter iii in connection with the story of Joseph.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The method of procedure followed that described in chapter iii in connection with the story of Joseph.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
DRAMATIZATIONnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
ESTHERnounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The method of procedure followed that described in chapter iii in connection with the story of Joseph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
GoliathnounUS /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/
(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The method of procedure followed that described in chapter iii in connection with the story of Joseph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
most important element
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The method of procedure followed that described in chapter iii in connection with the story of Joseph.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
others
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From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading The method of procedure followed that described in chapter iii in connection with the story of Joseph.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
simplifiedverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/
inflected form of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
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 It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
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 _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _QUEEN ESTHER_ The story of Esther involves a much more complicated situation than any of the others here described.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The story was first simplified and adapted by the leader, and then told in such a manner as to emphasize the main events.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The interesting plot and the beauty and richness of the court made so great an appeal to them that they were eager to begin the dramatization.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is not too difficult for dramatization, however, if it is taken after such stories have been worked out as _David and Goliath_ and _Joseph._ In the case of this dramatic club the story of Esther was told to the children after they had had much experience with other plays.
