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From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
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From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
for the reason that
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
carefully weighed
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
DRAMATIZATIONnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
dramatizingverbUS /ˈdræmətaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dramatize” — put into dramatic form
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
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 There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
and nothing more
From this reading No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
not any; not one
From this reading No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
SAMUELnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
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 BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
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 No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading No attempt is made to give the story in full or to elaborate the dramatization; the plan for each is merely suggestive.
SUITABLEadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are many other stories and incidents in the Bible which are equal to, or better than, those described.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BIBLE STORIES SUITABLE FOR DRAMATIZATION The stories which have been taken for dramatization in the previous chapters were not chosen because they are the best ones for that purpose, but because they represent different kinds of stories and illustrate the opportunity for various methods of presentation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A list of some of these stories is given below, together with a few of the most essential points which should be considered in dramatizing each.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I. SAMUEL I SAMUEL, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 The story of Samuel may be worked into a short play of one or two scenes.
