used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
(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 With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
AngeliquenounUS /ˌændʒeˈliːk/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
ArmorynounUS /ˈɑːrməri/
a collection of resources
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading TELLS OF THE TENEMENT'S CHRISTMAS.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
Dilke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
marshaledverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəld/
past form of “marshal” — place in proper rank
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
O'Malligan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLS OF THE TENEMENT'S CHRISTMAS.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
RegimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
Tante
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TELLS OF THE TENEMENT'S CHRISTMAS.
TenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
TENEMENT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS OF THE TENEMENT'S CHRISTMAS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS OF THE TENEMENT'S CHRISTMAS.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Christmas Tree it was decreed by her small ladyship her Tenement should have, and Mrs. O'Malligan's first floor front, failing entirely in height or breadth to accommodate it, Mr. Dilke came forward and offered Miss Angelique the Armory in the name of the Fourth Regiment.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Angel had but a week in which to prepare Christmas for the Tenement, but with the help of her marshaled forces she did it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With such a company of grateful assistants as her Father, her Mother, and the pretty young Aunt or "Tante" as the Angel called her, all things seemed possible.
