used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading As her arms stole round his neck, he saw there were tears in her eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
lacking funds
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
CORRIEnounUS /ˈkɔːri/
a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
enthralledadjectiveUS /enˈθrɔːld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
opinion or judgment
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
gaily-decked
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From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As her arms stole round his neck, he saw there were tears in her eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
engage in
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading As her arms stole round his neck, he saw there were tears in her eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
in the near future
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As her arms stole round his neck, he saw there were tears in her eyes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
cut with a saw
From this reading As her arms stole round his neck, he saw there were tears in her eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading As her arms stole round his neck, he saw there were tears in her eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading As her arms stole round his neck, he saw there were tears in her eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As her arms stole round his neck, he saw there were tears in her eyes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
a vivid mental image
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As her arms stole round his neck, he saw there were tears in her eyes.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Presently one small hand was raised gently to touch the sugar lamb, as if to make quite sure of its reality, and a deep sigh of satisfaction preceded the smile that broke over her features as she whispered, "Oh, Robin!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading FATHER CHRISTMAS CORRIE sat with clasped hands before her Christmas tree, her large eyes fixed upon it in speechless admiration.
showing curiosity
From this reading It seemed as though some fairy vision had enthralled the child's senses as each green tip was gazed at in wondering awe.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Robin stood beside her, waiting anxiously for the first word; he had persuaded her to shut her eyes as he carried her in from the adjoining room and placed her in her chair before the gaily-decked fir bough.
