(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 Hail, all hail, to the glad new year!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Hail, all hail, to the glad new year!
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading Hail, all hail, to the glad new year!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
muffsnounUS /mʌfs/
plural of “muff” — a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hail, all hail, to the glad new year!
not any; not one
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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many times at short intervals
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
OVERLANDadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading IN WHICH WE ATTEMPT AN OVERLAND ROUTE, WITH THE RESULT OF THE TRIAL.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading IN WHICH WE ATTEMPT AN OVERLAND ROUTE, WITH THE RESULT OF THE TRIAL.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading IN WHICH WE ATTEMPT AN OVERLAND ROUTE, WITH THE RESULT OF THE TRIAL.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
seasonableadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənəbəl/
in keeping with the season
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH WE ATTEMPT AN OVERLAND ROUTE, WITH THE RESULT OF THE TRIAL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
the act of testing something
From this reading IN WHICH WE ATTEMPT AN OVERLAND ROUTE, WITH THE RESULT OF THE TRIAL.
ulsters
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From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us joy at his birth all the same, for does he not mark another year nearer the end?--of the commission I mean.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What though there be no crisp seasonable snow, no exhilarating frost, no cosy chimney nooks, or no ladies muffs and comfortable ulsters?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "And there on reef we come to grief, Which has often occurred to _we_."
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH WE ATTEMPT AN OVERLAND ROUTE, WITH THE RESULT OF THE TRIAL.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Hail, all hail, to the glad new year!
