used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
Elsie
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From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
at any time
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
the organ of sight
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
Fairview
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From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
your parents
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
the act of giving
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
the act of departing
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
IonnounUS /ˈaɪən/
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
Ned
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From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
others
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From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
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 presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
Raymond
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From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
Roselands
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From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
schoolhouses
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From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
a male human offspring
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
express a supposition
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "They are going to have a Christmas tree at Ion, one at Fairview, one at Roselands, and I suppose one at the Oaks," remarked Ned Raymond one morning at the breakfast table.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
precisely as stated
From this reading "A very sensible conclusion, my son," said the captain cheerfully, with a twinkle of amusement in his eye.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But I guess folks think Elsie and I have grown too old for such things," he added in a tone of melancholy resignation and with a slight sigh.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But now that you have grown so manly you can enjoy more than ever giving to others.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The presents you have bought for your little cousins can be sent to be put on their trees, those for the poor to the schoolhouses; and if you choose you can be there to see the pleasure with which they are received.
