used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
Claus
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From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
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 There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
gladdenverbUS /ˈɡlædən/
make glad or happy
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strange that he should know so well!
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
and nothing more
From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Strange that he should know so well!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
napsnounUS /næps/
plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
Paysons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
cut with a saw
From this reading WHAT THE STARS SAW.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Strange that he should know so well!
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Strange that he should know so well!
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading WHAT THE STARS SAW.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange that he should know so well!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Strange that he should know so well!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE STARS SAW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
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 stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Strange that he should know so well!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE STARS SAW.
at the time that
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
which person or people
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
winkingnounUS /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Santa Claus had filled their stockings with just what they most wanted.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There could be no more morning naps now, and while the stars were shutting their eyes Bridget prepared the early breakfast, so the children might go with their happy hearts and their gifts to gladden those who needed kind words and good deeds.
but in spite of that
From this reading The stars were yet winking through the pine trees on Christmas morning, when the little Paysons went shouting their "merry Christmas" through the house.
