used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
concisenessnoun
terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
without deviation
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
DRAMATIZATIONnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
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 THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
parablenounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
PARABLESnounUS /ˈperəbəlz/
plural of “parable” — a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
ProdigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
SamaritannounUS /səˈmerɪtən/
a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
a male human offspring
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
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 Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
required or under orders
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
TalentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
TESTAMENTnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAMATIZATION OF NEW TESTAMENT PARABLES Many of the New Testament parables present interesting problems for dramatization.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was no discussion as to the truths supposed to be taught, the emphasis being placed entirely upon the story element involved.
VirginsnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The selection should be limited to those which involve dramatic situations and unity of structure.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The simplicity and conciseness of words and actions in many of the parables are qualities which call forth a ready and free response from children.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Among the parables which have been worked out by the dramatic club are _The Good Samaritan_, _The Wise and Foolish Virgins_, _The Great Supper_, _The Talents_, _The Prodigal Son._ In the case of these short parables the story was not told first, but the parable was read to the children directly from the Bible.
