used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
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BUCKLERSBURY
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showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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ChatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
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ChatsnounUS /tʃæts/
plural of “chat” — an informal conversation
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
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EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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(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
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FiresidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
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your parents
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
GRESHAMnounUS /ˈɡreʃəm/
English financier (1519-1579)
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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MDCCCLXVII
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From this reading MDCCCLXVII.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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an event that occurs at a critical time
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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belonging to the speaker and others
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an organization to gain political power
From this reading OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY.
exert pressure or force to or upon
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readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
STEAMverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
UNWIN
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having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
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in the company of; together with
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Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
YoungstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
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used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Rebecca, I am going to give a party to some young folks on Christmas Eve, and so you must hold yourself in readiness for the occasion.”
