Chapter XXXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

set up or found

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

the act of departing

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

immediately past

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

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 THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

a midday meal

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

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From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

possessive form of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

not in physical motion

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

very small

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

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 Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

in or at the place that

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

during the time that

From this reading The toys and the bright tarleton bags of candy scattered about the room gave it an air that was almost festive; and for a few minutes he stayed with her, watching the glow of pleasure in her small, pale face, while he helped stuff the toes of the yarn stockings with oranges and nuts.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

a Caucasian

From this reading Through the thick, whirling flakes the poplars stood out like white ghosts of trees, each branch outlined in a delicate tracery, and where the skeletons of last spring's flowers still clung to the boughs, the tiny cups were crowned with clusters of frozen blossoms.

belonging to which person

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

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 As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By the time he came back to town the ground was already covered with snow, which was blown by a high wind into deep drifts against the houses.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE ULTIMATE CHOICE On Christmas Eve a heavy snowstorm set in, and as there was but little work in the office that day, he took a long walk into the country before going home to luncheon.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading As he passed Richard's house, the sight of his aunt's fair head at the window arrested his steps, and going inside, he found her filling yarn stockings for twenty poor children, to whose homes she went every Christmas Eve.