used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORY OF THE CHRIST-CHILD.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
(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 There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
CHRIST-CHILD
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From this reading A STORY OF THE CHRIST-CHILD.
Christmas-day
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From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
Claus
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From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading O, how quickly did she empty its contents; and how delighted were her exclamations!
greatly pleased
From this reading O, how quickly did she empty its contents; and how delighted were her exclamations!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading O, how quickly did she empty its contents; and how delighted were her exclamations!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading O, how quickly did she empty its contents; and how delighted were her exclamations!
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
a young female
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
how
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From this reading O, how quickly did she empty its contents; and how delighted were her exclamations!
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading O, how quickly did she empty its contents; and how delighted were her exclamations!
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O, how quickly did she empty its contents; and how delighted were her exclamations!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STORY OF THE CHRIST-CHILD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
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 There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
with speed
From this reading O, how quickly did she empty its contents; and how delighted were her exclamations!
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
having a supporting base
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A STORY OF THE CHRIST-CHILD.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STORY OF THE CHRIST-CHILD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There it hung, filled full, and all about on the sides had fallen the presents it was not large enough to hold.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading O, how quickly did she empty its contents; and how delighted were her exclamations!
in or at the place that
From this reading It was Christmas-day; and early in the morning did she jump from her bed, and run to look at her stocking by the fireplace, where it was hung that Santa Claus need not be troubled to hunt for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In one of those tall, splendid houses, standing in proud streets, in which some poor people imagine heaven to dwell, lived a little girl by the name of Helen.
