used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
adaptverbUS /əˈdæpt/
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
biblicaladjectiveUS /ˈbɪbləkəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
DRAMATICadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
dramatizationnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
embodyverbUS /ɪmˈbɑːdi/
represent in bodily form
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
give expression to
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
folklorenounUS /ˈfoʊklɔːr/
the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
idealismnounUS /aɪˈdiːlɪzəm/
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
a single distinct event
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
and nothing more
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
the local environment
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
reorganizingverbUS /riˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “reorganize” — organize anew
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
simplifyingverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
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 THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
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 DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
symbolismnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm/
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
(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 They embody the historical incidents as well as the myths and folklore of ancient Hebrew life, and for the most part they express the highest idealism of the Hebrew people.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A great deal of what is in the Bible should not be used, but there is much that is highly dramatic and becomes valuable for dramatization.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There is no reason, however, why good stories and appropriate incidents may not be given to children from this body of material through selecting from and simplifying the biblical version.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is possible to adapt an incident by simplifying, and in a measure reorganizing, the parts, and yet to keep the dignity and integrity of the story as it is given in the Bible.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE DRAMATIC QUALITIES IN A GOOD STORY The stories in the Bible, if taken just as they are given, present a body of material which is complicated by a historical background and a religious symbolism that is remote from the young child's experience.
