used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
(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 This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
blessednessnounUS /ˈblesədnəs/
a state of supreme happiness
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
cam'st
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In my distress Thou cam'st to me: What thanks shall I return to Thee?
CAROLnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
psychological suffering
From this reading In my distress Thou cam'st to me: What thanks shall I return to Thee?
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my distress Thou cam'st to me: What thanks shall I return to Thee?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
LUTHERnounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In my distress Thou cam'st to me: What thanks shall I return to Thee?
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my distress Thou cam'st to me: What thanks shall I return to Thee?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In my distress Thou cam'st to me: What thanks shall I return to Thee?
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
estrangement from god
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
deliver by singing
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading In my distress Thou cam'st to me: What thanks shall I return to Thee?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading In my distress Thou cam'st to me: What thanks shall I return to Thee?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In my distress Thou cam'st to me: What thanks shall I return to Thee?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs: That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day.
which person or people
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
belonging to which person
From this reading All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford: He will Himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN MARTIN LUTHER Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.
