AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
in the past
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
(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 CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
BELLSnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
festivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
a state of high honor
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
the act of departing
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
immediately past
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
the local environment
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
ritenounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading For in Green Valley Thanksgiving invitations begin to be exchanged and sent out to distant parts as early as July.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
snowfallnounUS /ˈsnoʊfɑːl/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
we're
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From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
in or at the place that
From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The question of whether the Thanksgiving dinner is to be eaten at home or whether "we're going away for Thanksgiving" has in all probability been settled long ago.
who's
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From this reading That is, of course, if the matter of who's to go where had not already been settled the Thanksgiving before.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading CHRISTMAS BELLS After the last bit of glory has faded from the autumn woods and the first snowfall comes to cover the tired fields, Green Valley, all snugly housed and winter proof, settles down to solid comfort and careful preparation for the two great winter festivals--Thanksgiving and Christmas.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In some families the last rite of each Thanksgiving feast is to discuss this question and settle it then and there for the following year.
