AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It just couldn't, and it didn't.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His enthusiasm changed to open-mouthed astonishment as he saw the little dollar.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading His enthusiasm changed to open-mouthed astonishment as he saw the little dollar.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His enthusiasm changed to open-mouthed astonishment as he saw the little dollar.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
couldn't
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From this reading It just couldn't, and it didn't.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
didn't
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From this reading It just couldn't, and it didn't.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading His enthusiasm changed to open-mouthed astonishment as he saw the little dollar.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
and nothing more
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
set afire or burning
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
open-mouthed
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From this reading His enthusiasm changed to open-mouthed astonishment as he saw the little dollar.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
cut with a saw
From this reading His enthusiasm changed to open-mouthed astonishment as he saw the little dollar.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
sidledverbUS /ˈsaɪdəld/
past form of “sidle” — move unobtrusively or furtively
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
SteinnounUS /staɪn/
a mug intended for serving beer
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
not in physical motion
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Whatever it was, it was just impossible for the little dollar to lie still in the pocket while there was want to be relieved, mouths to be filled, or Christmas lights to be lit.
whoopsnounUS /wuːps/
plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mike stopped around the corner of Allen street, and gave three whoops expressive of his approval of Mr. Stein; having done which, he sidled up to the first lighted window out of range to examine his gift.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Was it the message with which it had been sent forth from far away in the country, or what was it?
