1845
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From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
Ah
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From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
for the reason that
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
see with attention
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading “I go to bed by day” is one of the crosses of childhood.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
CoolidgenounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading “I go to bed by day” is one of the crosses of childhood.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I go to bed by day” is one of the crosses of childhood.
dearly loved
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I go to bed by day” is one of the crosses of childhood.
the act of departing
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
How
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From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I go to bed by day” is one of the crosses of childhood.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I go to bed by day” is one of the crosses of childhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
for more time
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I go to bed by day” is one of the crosses of childhood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I go to bed by day” is one of the crosses of childhood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
poutingverbUS /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is quite time to go to bed.”
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
Susan
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From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
express in words
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is quite time to go to bed.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How the Leaves Came Down,” by Susan Coolidge (1845-), appeals to children because it helps to reconcile them to going to bed.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ah!” begged each silly, pouting leaf, “Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief!
precisely as stated
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
an affirmative
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
You're
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From this reading “I’ll tell you how the leaves came down,” The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red.
