used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is a plaster representation of the birth of Christ.
(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 THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading This is a plaster representation of the birth of Christ.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading This is a plaster representation of the birth of Christ.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Juanita was wild with excitement as these were all grouped and set in place.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
FERNANDO
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From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
greensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Juanita was wild with excitement as these were all grouped and set in place.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
HOLIDAYSnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a plaster representation of the birth of Christ.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
Juanita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
mangernounUS /ˈmeɪndʒər/
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
the force of workers available
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
nacimento
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Juanita was wild with excitement as these were all grouped and set in place.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading This is a plaster representation of the birth of Christ.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading This is a plaster representation of the birth of Christ.
an educational institution
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Juanita was wild with excitement as these were all grouped and set in place.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
confined on all sides
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Juanita was wild with excitement as these were all grouped and set in place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a plaster representation of the birth of Christ.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
at the time that
From this reading THE HOLIDAYS FERNANDO had been three months in school and was beginning to grow tired, when it came time for the feast of Christmas, and he was very happy in the thought of all he was to do and see during his holiday.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He and Juanita were very much excited in preparing their _nacimento_, which nearly every Spanish child has at Christmas time.
which person or people
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Juanita was wild with excitement as these were all grouped and set in place.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
worshippingverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpɪŋ/
inflected form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading There are in it many figures, a manger surrounded with greens, the Baby Our Lord, St. Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin, the Wise Men worshipping the Holy Child, and angels hovering near, as well as the patient ox and ass who were his first worshippers.
