used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Snythergen looked so sorrowful when he heard this that Santa Claus said brightly:
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
cannot
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From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
give encouragement to
From this reading “Cheer up!
Claus
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From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
recognizable; marked
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
FOODSnounUS /fuːdz/
plural of “food” — any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
grownupsnounUS /ˈɡroʊnʌps/
plural of “grownup” — a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Snythergen looked so sorrowful when he heard this that Santa Claus said brightly:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Snythergen looked so sorrowful when he heard this that Santa Claus said brightly:
the force of workers available
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
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 But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Snythergen looked so sorrowful when he heard this that Santa Claus said brightly:
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
Snythergen
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From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Snythergen looked so sorrowful when he heard this that Santa Claus said brightly:
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Snythergen looked so sorrowful when he heard this that Santa Claus said brightly:
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Snythergen looked so sorrowful when he heard this that Santa Claus said brightly:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
TOYnounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Cheer up!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
at the time that
From this reading Snythergen looked so sorrowful when he heard this that Santa Claus said brightly:
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Stay for a while, and I will see if it cannot be arranged somehow.”
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOY FOODS The next morning “the three wise men” had a long chat with Santa Claus, and it was decided they were to come there to live.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
WreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading But Santa Claus explained to Snythergen kindly that as he had feared, it was against the laws of the Wreath to bring any more grownups there; and that he would be unable to include his parents in the invitation.
