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From this reading Things I want for Crismus 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was full of excitement and secrecy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air was full of excitement and secrecy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
BicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading A Bicycle.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading WILLIAM'S CHRISTMAS EVE It was Christmas.
Crismus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Things I want for Crismus 1.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading WILLIAM'S CHRISTMAS EVE It was Christmas.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The air was full of excitement and secrecy.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Things I want for Crismus 1.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The air was full of excitement and secrecy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Things I want for Crismus 1.
of the present time and place
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WILLIAM'S CHRISTMAS EVE It was Christmas.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air was full of excitement and secrecy.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading The air was full of excitement and secrecy.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The air was full of excitement and secrecy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things I want for Crismus 1.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Things I want for Crismus 1.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WILLIAM'S CHRISTMAS EVE It was Christmas.
belonging to which person
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
WILLIAM'SnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading WILLIAM'S CHRISTMAS EVE It was Christmas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading William, whose old-time faith in notes to Father Christmas sent up the chimney had died a natural death as the result of bitter experience, had thoughtfully presented each of his friends and relations with a list of his immediate requirements.
