Chapter I

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

(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 We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

brought into existence

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

a youthful male person

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

clothing in general

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

first in order of birth

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

treat with contempt

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

of or in or relating to the nose

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

an artist who paints

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

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

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

existing or coming before

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

in the near future

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

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 Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

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

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

with low volume

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

any activity that is performed alone without assistance

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I rose softly, slipped on my clothes, opened the door suddenly, and beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy groups that a painter could imagine.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It consisted of a boy and two girls, the eldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

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

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

at the time that

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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

From this reading Presently a choir of small voices chanted forth an old Christmas carol, the burden of which was: Rejoice, our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.

during the time that

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading While I lay musing on my pillow, I heard the sound of little feet pattering outside of the door, and a whispering consultation.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.

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From this reading We were escorted by a number of gentleman-like dogs The editions of Caxton and Wynkin de Worde were his delight Winding all up by a nasal solo The dinner was served up in the Great Hall The little beings were as happy about him as the mock fairies about Falstaff Master Simon led the van WHEN I awoke the next morning, it seemed as if all the events of the preceding evening had been a dream, and nothing but the identity of the ancient chamber convinced me of their reality.