Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HE HAS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve!

later than; following

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

(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 The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

of large size for its weight

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading HE HAS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve!

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He loved that thrill, did John.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading HE HAS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve!

divisible by two

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

an expectation

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

the act of departing

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading HE HAS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve!

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HE HAS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve!

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HE HAS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve!

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He loved that thrill, did John.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

held dear

From this reading He loved that thrill, did John.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

of an obscure nature

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

above and across; more than

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading He loved that thrill, did John.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

precisely as stated

From this reading HE HAS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve!

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading On the back porch, the tree, a big, bushy-branched fir, lay waiting to be carried into the front hall.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Home to a six-o'clock supper after the daily paper distribution was finished, and then to bed, "'Cause going to bed early makes Christmas come sooner, Mother!"

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

in or at the place that

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The lower floor was filled with mysterious packages, so disguised by bulky wrappings that their contents could not even be surmised, and all over the house, from the attic where the tree decorations were stored, to the holly-trimmed parlor hovered an air of holiday expectancy.