used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
(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 MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You know, Mamma, the great square garden back of the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
rid of obstructions
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
DOLLY'SnounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading DOLLY'S SECOND LETTER.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
divisible by two
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every little tree there was glittering like fairy frost work.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Every little tree there was glittering like fairy frost work.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Every little tree there was glittering like fairy frost work.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading You know, Mamma, the great square garden back of the house.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Every little tree there was glittering like fairy frost work.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading You know, Mamma, the great square garden back of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You know, Mamma, the great square garden back of the house.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know, Mamma, the great square garden back of the house.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading DOLLY'S SECOND LETTER.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Every little tree there was glittering like fairy frost work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading You know, Mamma, the great square garden back of the house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading DOLLY'S SECOND LETTER.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
make square
From this reading You know, Mamma, the great square garden back of the house.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every little tree there was glittering like fairy frost work.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Every little tree there was glittering like fairy frost work.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We all hung our stockings up the night before, and at breakfast examined our presents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every little tree there was glittering like fairy frost work.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
a Caucasian
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: We had such a glorious Christmas morning--clear, clean white snow lying on the earth and on all, even the little branches of the trees.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Every little tree there was glittering like fairy frost work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know, Mamma, the great square garden back of the house.
