used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Perhaps God will send it to me for a Christmas surprise.
(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 Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading 'Perhaps God will send it to me for a Christmas surprise.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
set up or found
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
something that is lost
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Perhaps God will send it to me for a Christmas surprise.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
by chance
From this reading 'Perhaps God will send it to me for a Christmas surprise.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
roastingnounUS /ˈroʊstɪŋ/
cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
express in words
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
an educational institution
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading 'Perhaps God will send it to me for a Christmas surprise.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading 'Perhaps God will send it to me for a Christmas surprise.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and faith in God never failed him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Perhaps I shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his mother; and she told him to pray on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
at the time that
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Perhaps God will send it to me for a Christmas surprise.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.
but in spite of that
From this reading Found It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was never forgotten.
