used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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earlier than; in front of
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a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy made it.
a youthful male person
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
BRINEnounUS /braɪn/
water containing salts
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showing who or what does the action
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CANDIESnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
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CARVINGnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
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chimney-place
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From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
DELICIOUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
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DESIGNEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
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DON'T
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DORE
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DUNCANnounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
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EXECUTEDadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This sign hung in Maida’s window for a week.
a young female
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
coins made of gold
From this reading The lettering was red and gold.
plural of “good” — benefit
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading SAVE YOUR PENNIES A CHRISTMAS FAIR WILL BE HELD IN THIS SHOP THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS CANDIES MADE BY MISS ROSIE BRINE PAPER GOODS DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER RICHARD DORE WOOD CARVING DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER ARTHUR DUNCAN DON’T MISS IT!
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading This sign hung in Maida’s window for a week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAVE YOUR PENNIES A CHRISTMAS FAIR WILL BE HELD IN THIS SHOP THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS CANDIES MADE BY MISS ROSIE BRINE PAPER GOODS DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER RICHARD DORE WOOD CARVING DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER ARTHUR DUNCAN DON’T MISS IT!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SAVE YOUR PENNIES A CHRISTMAS FAIR WILL BE HELD IN THIS SHOP THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS CANDIES MADE BY MISS ROSIE BRINE PAPER GOODS DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER RICHARD DORE WOOD CARVING DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER ARTHUR DUNCAN DON’T MISS IT!
letteringnounUS /ˈletərɪŋ/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading The lettering was red and gold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
produced by a manufacturing process
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Maida's
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From this reading This sign hung in Maida’s window for a week.
an artist of consummate skill
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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nightgowns
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From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
coated with paint
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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peekingverbUS /ˈpiːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “peek” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
PENNIESnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
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a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The lettering was red and gold.
RICHARD
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ROSIE
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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except for; apart from
From this reading SAVE YOUR PENNIES A CHRISTMAS FAIR WILL BE HELD IN THIS SHOP THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS CANDIES MADE BY MISS ROSIE BRINE PAPER GOODS DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER RICHARD DORE WOOD CARVING DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER ARTHUR DUNCAN DON’T MISS IT!
do one's shopping
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a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading This sign hung in Maida’s window for a week.
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 In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVE YOUR PENNIES A CHRISTMAS FAIR WILL BE HELD IN THIS SHOP THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS CANDIES MADE BY MISS ROSIE BRINE PAPER GOODS DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER RICHARD DORE WOOD CARVING DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER ARTHUR DUNCAN DON’T MISS IT!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SAVE YOUR PENNIES A CHRISTMAS FAIR WILL BE HELD IN THIS SHOP THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS CANDIES MADE BY MISS ROSIE BRINE PAPER GOODS DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER RICHARD DORE WOOD CARVING DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER ARTHUR DUNCAN DON’T MISS IT!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lettering was red and gold.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This sign hung in Maida’s window for a week.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading SAVE YOUR PENNIES A CHRISTMAS FAIR WILL BE HELD IN THIS SHOP THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS CANDIES MADE BY MISS ROSIE BRINE PAPER GOODS DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER RICHARD DORE WOOD CARVING DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER ARTHUR DUNCAN DON’T MISS IT!
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading This sign hung in Maida’s window for a week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In one corner, he painted a picture of a little boy and girl in their nightgowns peeking up a chimney-place hung with stockings.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading SAVE YOUR PENNIES A CHRISTMAS FAIR WILL BE HELD IN THIS SHOP THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS CANDIES MADE BY MISS ROSIE BRINE PAPER GOODS DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER RICHARD DORE WOOD CARVING DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER ARTHUR DUNCAN DON’T MISS IT!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SAVE YOUR PENNIES A CHRISTMAS FAIR WILL BE HELD IN THIS SHOP THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS CANDIES MADE BY MISS ROSIE BRINE PAPER GOODS DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER RICHARD DORE WOOD CARVING DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY MASTER ARTHUR DUNCAN DON’T MISS IT!
