used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The months pass quickly away.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES, ETC.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
well in the past; former
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
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From this reading CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES, ETC.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
a social unit living together
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
FESTIVITIESnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES, ETC.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
immediately past
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
the act of departing
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The months pass quickly away.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
go across or through
From this reading The months pass quickly away.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
with speed
From this reading The months pass quickly away.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
carry out
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The months pass quickly away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.
