adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
blessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
commerciallyadverbUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəli/
in a commercial manner
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
confiningadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/
restricting the scope or freedom of action
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He wants to know what they are for, what he is to do with them.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wants to know what they are for, what he is to do with them.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
ingeniouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʒiːnjəsli/
in an ingenious manner
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He wants to know what they are for, what he is to do with them.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
periodicadjectiveUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪk/
happening or recurring at regular intervals
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
spontaneitynounUS /ˌspɑːntəˈniːəti/
the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading There is, in short, what is called a "line of holiday goods," fitting, it may be supposed, the periodic line of charity.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He wants to know what they are for, what he is to do with them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wants to know what they are for, what he is to do with them.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
thwartnounUS /θwɔːrt/
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He wants to know what they are for, what he is to do with them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When a person receives some of these things in the blessed season of such, he is apt to be puzzled.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wants to know what they are for, what he is to do with them.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The shrewd manufacturers of the world have taken notice of the periodic generosity of the race, and ingeniously produce articles to serve it, that is, to anticipate the taste and to thwart all individuality or spontaneity in it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course we are not confining our remarks to what are called Christmas gifts--commercially so called--nor would we undertake to estimate the pleasure there is in either receiving or giving these.
