used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
ABRAHAMnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
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having fair knowledge of
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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It is unnecessary to carry it to the point of fixed words and actions.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
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amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF _ABRAHAM AND THE THREE GUESTS_ This incident should be simplified and adapted before it is told to children.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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earlier than; in front of
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the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is unnecessary to carry it to the point of fixed words and actions.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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children's
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From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
DRAMATIZATIONnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
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emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
enrichingverbUS /enˈrɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It is unnecessary to carry it to the point of fixed words and actions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
a single distinct event
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involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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IsraelitesnounUS /ˈɪzrəlaɪts/
the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
nomadnounUS /ˈnoʊmæd/
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
and nothing more
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is unnecessary to carry it to the point of fixed words and actions.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
simplifiedverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/
inflected form of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
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 emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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inflected form of “tell” — express in words
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towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading There is excellent opportunity here for enriching the children's understanding of the life of a shepherd people, of which the Israelites are an example.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is unnecessary to carry it to the point of fixed words and actions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
(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 emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The emphasis should be placed upon the customs of the times which are so well brought out in the story; for example, the hospitality of Abraham to the strangers represents the feeling toward strangers among the nomad peoples, and the manner in which he showed his hospitality makes children acquainted with customs peculiar to those people.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It is unnecessary to carry it to the point of fixed words and actions.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The dramatization is best worked out in the form of a short, free play which involves only one act.
