adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
braidsnounUS /breɪdz/
plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
Claus
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From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "_You_ decorated the school," cried Maggie excitedly.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading "_You_ decorated the school," cried Maggie excitedly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I know you did.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "_You_ decorated the school," cried Maggie excitedly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know you did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I told Minnie it was you the minute I saw it."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you did.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
Maggie
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From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
Minnie
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From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading I told Minnie it was you the minute I saw it."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
a light shade of red
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
cut with a saw
From this reading I told Minnie it was you the minute I saw it."
an educational institution
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
toggery
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From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told Minnie it was you the minute I saw it."
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the confusion Santa Claus discreetly disappeared, and school was dismissed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
belonging to which person
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank, having tucked his toggery away in the sleigh, was waiting for us outside, and we were promptly pounced upon by Maggie and Minnie, whose long braids were already adorned with the pink silk ribbons which had been their gifts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_You_ decorated the school," cried Maggie excitedly.
