Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

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

From this reading "It is an old-fashioned institution that belongs to the past.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

any person at all

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

move towards

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

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From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

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

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading "It is an old-fashioned institution that belongs to the past.

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

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

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From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

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

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

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

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

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

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

praise vociferously

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

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From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

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

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading "It is an old-fashioned institution that belongs to the past.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

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

From this reading "It is an old-fashioned institution that belongs to the past.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

in jest

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

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From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

and nothing more

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

out of fashion

From this reading "It is an old-fashioned institution that belongs to the past.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "It is an old-fashioned institution that belongs to the past.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

the sport of gliding on skates

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading "Snow doesn't seem to be made for cities," remarked Mrs. McGregor in reply to Carl's lamentations.

move hurridly

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It is an old-fashioned institution that belongs to the past.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

not engaged in a gainful occupation

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

except if; if not

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

which person or people

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE COMING OF THE FAIRY GODMOTHER With the Harlings safely out of their difficulties Christmas, as Carl jestingly observed, was free to approach and approach it did with a speed incredible of belief.

a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Here in town there is neither a place for it nor does it do an atom of good to anybody unless it is the unemployed who hail the work it brings."

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.

the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled

From this reading A big blizzard a week before it, which transformed the suburban districts into a wonderland of beauty, merely worked havoc however in Baileyville, causing muddy streets and slippery pavements, and wrecking the skating in the park.