adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
AGEnounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading THE CAPTAIN REMEMBERS HIS AGE December was nearly over.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
base-burner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
BoardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Board of Strategy sent presents; so did Miss Dawes and Georgianna.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
Bos'nnoun
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
CAPTAINnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CAPTAIN REMEMBERS HIS AGE December was nearly over.
cataloguesnounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡz/
plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas had come.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Christmas had come.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
Cy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
DawesnounUS /dɔːz/
American patriot who rode with Paul Revere to warn that the British were advancing on Lexington and Concord (1745-1799)
From this reading The Board of Strategy sent presents; so did Miss Dawes and Georgianna.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THE CAPTAIN REMEMBERS HIS AGE December was nearly over.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Board of Strategy sent presents; so did Miss Dawes and Georgianna.
dropsicaladjective
swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
Georgianna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Board of Strategy sent presents; so did Miss Dawes and Georgianna.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christmas had come.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTAIN REMEMBERS HIS AGE December was nearly over.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Board of Strategy sent presents; so did Miss Dawes and Georgianna.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE CAPTAIN REMEMBERS HIS AGE December was nearly over.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE CAPTAIN REMEMBERS HIS AGE December was nearly over.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
poringverbUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The Board of Strategy sent presents; so did Miss Dawes and Georgianna.
REMEMBERSverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE CAPTAIN REMEMBERS HIS AGE December was nearly over.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Board of Strategy sent presents; so did Miss Dawes and Georgianna.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Board of Strategy sent presents; so did Miss Dawes and Georgianna.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
StrategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The Board of Strategy sent presents; so did Miss Dawes and Georgianna.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTAIN REMEMBERS HIS AGE December was nearly over.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
wartyadjective
(of skin) covered with warts or projections that resemble warts
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAPTAIN REMEMBERS HIS AGE December was nearly over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As for Captain Cy he spent many evening hours, after the rest of his household was in bed, poring over catalogues of toys and books, and the orders he sent to the big shops in Boston were lengthy and costly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bos'n had hung up her stocking by the base-burner stove, and found it warty and dropsical the next morning, with a generous overflow of gifts piled on the floor beneath it.
