used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About that time things began to stir for Christmas.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
(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 Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading About that time things began to stir for Christmas.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading About that time things began to stir for Christmas.
Christmas-cards
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From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
divisible by two
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
at any time
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About that time things began to stir for Christmas.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
highest in quality
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
engage in
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
and nothing more
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
PackagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
a human being
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
and nothing more
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
snow-scene
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From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading And we had a splendid time.
move an implement through
From this reading About that time things began to stir for Christmas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About that time things began to stir for Christmas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading About that time things began to stir for Christmas.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About that time things began to stir for Christmas.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The shops were simply gorgeous with their red and green decorations, and people carried packages, looked tired, but smiled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About that time things began to stir for Christmas.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And we had a splendid time.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
weren't
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From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Packages came in at all hours, and it was understood that they weren’t even to be felt, and that only the person to whom they were addressed could open them.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The weather man was evidently in a good humour, for he predicted “dry, fair weather with light south winds,” and, of course, almost the greatest blizzard that New York had ever known appeared to make the landscape match those snow-scene Christmas-cards with shiny silver on them that drops off.
