adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He said only: “Nice way to fix things, all right.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
bar-pin
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From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
carolsnounUS /ˈkerəlz/
plural of “carol” — joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
children's
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From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
Claus
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From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
cognizancenounUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzəns/
having knowledge of
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
Elder's
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From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
fantasiesnounUS /ˈfæntəsiz/
plural of “fantasy” — imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He said only: “Nice way to fix things, all right.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
KENNICOTT
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From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
NiceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He said only: “Nice way to fix things, all right.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He said only: “Nice way to fix things, all right.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading He said only: “Nice way to fix things, all right.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said only: “Nice way to fix things, all right.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
scrawly
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From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
sled-rides
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From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
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 But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He said only: “Nice way to fix things, all right.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said only: “Nice way to fix things, all right.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading But she could not persuade herself that he was much interested in the rites of the morning, in the tree she had decorated, the three stockings she had hung, the ribbons and gilt seals and hidden messages.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KENNICOTT was heavily pleased by her Christmas presents, and he gave her a diamond bar-pin.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He said only: “Nice way to fix things, all right.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She remembered her father's Christmas fantasies: the sacred old rag doll at the top of the tree, the score of cheap presents, the punch and carols, the roast chestnuts by the fire, and the gravity with which the judge opened the children's scrawly notes and took cognizance of demands for sled-rides, for opinions upon the existence of Santa Claus.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you say we go down to Jack Elder's and have a game of five hundred this afternoon?”
