used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
celebratingverbUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
give encouragement to
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
CHRISTMAS-TIDE
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From this reading CHRISTMAS-TIDE.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman confided to me that Samuel was consumed with a desire to have his gift in the shape of a watch.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman confided to me that Samuel was consumed with a desire to have his gift in the shape of a watch.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman confided to me that Samuel was consumed with a desire to have his gift in the shape of a watch.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
Flaxman
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From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman confided to me that Samuel was consumed with a desire to have his gift in the shape of a watch.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman confided to me that Samuel was consumed with a desire to have his gift in the shape of a watch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
a social unit living together
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
Oaklands
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From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
with speed
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
ruddy-haired
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From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman confided to me that Samuel was consumed with a desire to have his gift in the shape of a watch.
have in common
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman confided to me that Samuel was consumed with a desire to have his gift in the shape of a watch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dinner provided for the master's table was sufficient in quantity for every member of the household to share, down to the ruddy-haired Samuel.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
look attentively
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman confided to me that Samuel was consumed with a desire to have his gift in the shape of a watch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
at the time that
From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
Winthrop
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From this reading In addition to this, Mr. Winthrop remembered each one of his domestics when distributing his Christmas gifts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Christmas was rapidly approaching, and the pleasant English custom of celebrating it with good cheer, and in a festive way, Mrs. Flaxman told me, was a fixed rule at Oaklands.
