used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
for the reason that
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
BEECHERnounUS /ˈbiːtʃər/
United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading On winter mornings the door was opened and a lighted candle was set inside.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
dozeverbUS /doʊz/
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
frostwork
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
a young female
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
Harriet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
a social unit living together
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading On winter mornings the door was opened and a lighted candle was set inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
ironingnounUS /ˈaɪərnɪŋ/
garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
set afire or burning
From this reading On winter mornings the door was opened and a lighted candle was set inside.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On winter mornings the door was opened and a lighted candle was set inside.
as might be expected
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading On winter mornings the door was opened and a lighted candle was set inside.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
PARSONAGEnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
by chance
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
participate in games or sport
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On winter mornings the door was opened and a lighted candle was set inside.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
slumbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
look attentively
From this reading The sleepy eyes of little girl Harriet could then watch the forest of glittering frostwork made by her breath as it froze on the threads of the blanket.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
at the time that
From this reading Daily life began at four o’clock in the morning when the tapping of a pair of imperative heels on the stair and an authoritative rap on the door dispelled the slumbers of the children.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading On winter mornings the door was opened and a lighted candle was set inside.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WORK AND PLAY IN THE BEECHER PARSONAGE In the Beecher household there was naturally a necessity that every one should be up and doing: Monday, because it was washing day; Tuesday, because it was ironing day; Wednesday, because it was baking day; Thursday, because to-morrow was Friday, and so on through the week.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She saw rainbow colors on this frostwork, and she then floated off into dreams and fancies about it which would perhaps end in a doze.
