used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Susy and Prudy were awake and astir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Susy and Prudy were awake and astir.
bed-post
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From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE DAYLIGHT.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading BEFORE DAYLIGHT.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
don't
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From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
every person
From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
Parlin
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From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
pattering
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From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
Prudy
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From this reading Susy and Prudy were awake and astir.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
s'pose
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From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
Sh
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From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
express in speech
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
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 "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
Susy
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From this reading Susy and Prudy were awake and astir.
carry out
From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
hard to endure
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
precisely as stated
From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
we'll
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From this reading "Right by the bed-post, Prudy Parlin; and if you don't take care we'll wake everybody up.--'Sh!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Susy and Prudy were awake and astir.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading On Christmas morning, at three o'clock, there was a great bustle and pattering of little feet, and buzzing of little voices trying to speak in whispers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where _do_ you s'pose the stockings are?" buzzed Prudy, in a very loud whisper.
