used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
have
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Perhaps they would have gone to their cousin Charlie’s house, which was in the next block but one beyond theirs.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Perhaps they would have gone to their cousin Charlie’s house, which was in the next block but one beyond theirs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
Charlie's
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From this reading Perhaps they would have gone to their cousin Charlie’s house, which was in the next block but one beyond theirs.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Perhaps they would have gone to their cousin Charlie’s house, which was in the next block but one beyond theirs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
destroyed or killed
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
and nothing more
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
Kenneth
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From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
immediately past
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Perhaps they would have gone to their cousin Charlie’s house, which was in the next block but one beyond theirs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps they would have gone to their cousin Charlie’s house, which was in the next block but one beyond theirs.
participate in games or sport
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
skatenounUS /skeɪt/
sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
slowestadverbUS /ˈsloʊəst/
most slowly
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
snowstormnounUS /ˈsnoʊstɔːrm/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps they would have gone to their cousin Charlie’s house, which was in the next block but one beyond theirs.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Perhaps they would have gone to their cousin Charlie’s house, which was in the next block but one beyond theirs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
a special situation
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the day before the day before Christmas, and there came a big snowstorm, so that Kenneth and Rose were shut up in the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If it had been a pleasant day they could have gone out of doors to skate, or to coast, or to play any number of jolly games which they now remembered sadly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But if one has to stay in the house and just _think_, it seems as though the time would never go by.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Now that was a very hard thing to bear, for as every one knows, the last two days before Christmas are the longest, slowest days in the whole year.
