used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
(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 After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
propose a payment
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Various plans were suggested, various gifts spoken of, but nothing settled.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading Please, won't you let me?" and look and tone were very coaxing.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
Elsie
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From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
divisible by two
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
good-night
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From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
how
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From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Please, won't you let me?" and look and tone were very coaxing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Please, won't you let me?" and look and tone were very coaxing.
Lulu's
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From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
engage in
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Please, won't you let me?" and look and tone were very coaxing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Various plans were suggested, various gifts spoken of, but nothing settled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Various plans were suggested, various gifts spoken of, but nothing settled.
one's
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From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
others
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From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
by chance
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Various plans were suggested, various gifts spoken of, but nothing settled.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Please, won't you let me?" and look and tone were very coaxing.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Various plans were suggested, various gifts spoken of, but nothing settled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Various plans were suggested, various gifts spoken of, but nothing settled.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Various plans were suggested, various gifts spoken of, but nothing settled.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Please, won't you let me?" and look and tone were very coaxing.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various plans were suggested, various gifts spoken of, but nothing settled.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
precisely as stated
From this reading Please, won't you let me?" and look and tone were very coaxing.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Papa," she said, when he came into her room to bid her good-night, "I do so want to make some pretty things to give at Christmas time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
at the time that
From this reading After tea, when all were together upon the front veranda, Grandma Elsie in a reclining chair, the others grouped about her, the talk turned upon the approaching Christmas and how it should be celebrated--what gifts prepared for friends and servants.
won't
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From this reading Please, won't you let me?" and look and tone were very coaxing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The little girls took a deep interest in the subject, and when they separated for the night each one's thoughts were full of it; Lulu's perhaps even more so than those of any other, not of what she might receive, but what she would like to give.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Please, won't you let me?" and look and tone were very coaxing.
