used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
for the reason that
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
(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 The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
the formal act of approving
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
commemorateverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪt/
celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
etc
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divisible by two
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
FantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
the act of giving
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
highest in quality
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
GreetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
MeditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
the force of workers available
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
and nothing more
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
any competition
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
soul's
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From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
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 Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
transmutes
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From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
precisely as stated
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
(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 world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
at the time that
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
which person or people
From this reading Those who fail to see in Him what we see nevertheless see something and even by imperfect visions are moved to joy.
belonging to which person
From this reading Furthermore it is one of the evidences of the power of Him Whose birth we commemorate that its observation is not limited by conditions of race and creed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The world transmutes that joy into blessing, not merely by giving of its substance but of its soul because men perceive that it is for the soul’s good and because they hope to receive its benefits although they well know that giving is far better than receiving, in the very words of Him Who gave us the greatest of all gifts—Himself.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Christmas is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the Church of which I am a Priest; but it is much more than that, it is one of the great days of obligation and observance in the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Containing a Greeting, a Word of Advice, Some Personal Adventures, a Carol, a Meditation, and Three Christmas Stories for All Ages Author of “And Thus He Came, A Christmas Fantasy,” “Christmas When the West Was Young,” etc., etc.
