having companions or an escort
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
(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 children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
By-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
carolsnounUS /ˈkerəlz/
plural of “carol” — joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then the dining room door was opened and they marched in procession to the table.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
every person
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
apart from; not including
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
a social unit living together
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Then the dining room door was opened and they marched in procession to the table.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
not any; not one
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then the dining room door was opened and they marched in procession to the table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Then the dining room door was opened and they marched in procession to the table.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Then the dining room door was opened and they marched in procession to the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the dining room door was opened and they marched in procession to the table.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By-and-by they had prayers in the parlor and the children sung two or three Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Hope on the piano.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
in or at the place that
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading EARLY the next morning the whole household was astir at Cedar Hill.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The children were up and dressed before daylight, wishing everybody "Merry Christmas," and running all over the house, except into the dining room, where the old lady allowed no one to set foot but herself.
