Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

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From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

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From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

(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 "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

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

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading "Natchelly, we'd better go on, gittin' ready fer the banquet?

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

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

(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 "Natchelly, we'd better go on, gittin' ready fer the banquet?

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

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From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

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

From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

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From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

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

From this reading "Natchelly, we'd better go on, gittin' ready fer the banquet?

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

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From this reading "Natchelly, we'd better go on, gittin' ready fer the banquet?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Natchelly, we'd better go on, gittin' ready fer the banquet?

death of a person

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

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

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

the act of retaining something

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

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

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

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From this reading "Natchelly, we'd better go on, gittin' ready fer the banquet?

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

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

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Natchelly, we'd better go on, gittin' ready fer the banquet?

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "He ain't agoin' to be right down sick, of course?" said the blacksmith, come to report all the progress made.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

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

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

very small

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

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

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

still full

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

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

From this reading THEIR CHRISTMAS-DAY The day before Christmas should, by right of delights about to blossom, be nearly as happy as the sweet old carnival itself, but up at the cabin on the hill it was far from being joyous.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

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

From this reading "Natchelly, we'd better go on, gittin' ready fer the banquet?

in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree

From this reading He was up and dressed, sitting, in his grave little way, on the miner's knee, weakly holding his crushed-looking doll, but his cold had increased, his sweet baby face was paler, the sad, dumb look in his eyes was deeper in its questioning, the breakfast that the fond old Jim had prepared was quite untasted.

(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 tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.

at the time that

From this reading The tiny mite of a foundling was not so well as when his friends had left him on the previous afternoon.