used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very quiet day for the Blundells.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
(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 JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
Annie
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From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
BLEWETT
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From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
Blundell
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From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
BLUNDELLS
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From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
rid of obstructions
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
CONCERNSnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a very quiet day for the Blundells.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a very quiet day for the Blundells.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
INTERFERESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very quiet day for the Blundells.
JIM
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From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
Maggie
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From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
Metherell
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From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
newbornadjectiveUS /ˈnuːbɔːrn/
recently born
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was a very quiet day for the Blundells.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
remembrancesnounUS /rɪˈmembrənsɪz/
plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
ShetlandnounUS /ˈʃetlənd/
an archipelago of about 100 islands in the North Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
be seated
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very quiet day for the Blundells.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Mrs. Metherell was in capital spirits, for she had received loving remembrances from her children, and a present of a warm Shetland shawl from her favourite lodger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very quiet day for the Blundells.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A neighbour came in to sit with Annie, to enable Mrs. Blundell and Maggie to attend the morning service at church.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading JIM BLEWETT VISITS THE BLUNDELLS, AND INTERFERES IN THEIR CONCERNS CLEAR and bright dawned Christmas morning, and the bells from the churches rang out their joyful notes, calling all the world to come and worship the newborn King, the Prince of Peace.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading It was the same church where Mrs. Metherell worshipped; and after the service was over, they had a few words with the kind little woman.
