Chapter I

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From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

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

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Acknowledgment is hereby made of the courteous permission given by the Editor of _The Churchman_.

(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 A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

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

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

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

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

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

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

a line of approach

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

aroused or activated

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

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

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

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

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

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

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

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From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Acknowledgment is hereby made of the courteous permission given by the Editor of _The Churchman_.

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

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

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From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Acknowledgment is hereby made of the courteous permission given by the Editor of _The Churchman_.

represent in bodily form

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

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From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

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

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

brought together in one place

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Acknowledgment is hereby made of the courteous permission given by the Editor of _The Churchman_.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

coins made of gold

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

(formal) by means of this

From this reading Acknowledgment is hereby made of the courteous permission given by the Editor of _The Churchman_.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

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

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

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From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

of great significance or value

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

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

From this reading Acknowledgment is hereby made of the courteous permission given by the Editor of _The Churchman_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

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the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

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

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the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Acknowledgment is hereby made of the courteous permission given by the Editor of _The Churchman_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

a gay feeling

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

many times at short intervals

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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

on one occasion

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

in an original manner

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a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

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a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

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past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

approval to do something

From this reading Acknowledgment is hereby made of the courteous permission given by the Editor of _The Churchman_.

plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

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give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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established beyond doubt

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a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

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prepared and printed for distribution and sale

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radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

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not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

increase the number of rotations per minute

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plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

from a time in the past until now

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plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

for that reason; with the result that

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a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

of the kind already mentioned

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plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

plural of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

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informal terms for clothing

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

plural of “tippet” — a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

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

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

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

a fact that has been verified

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directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

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

From this reading The Animals’ Christmas Tree The Animals’ Christmas Tree Once upon a time the animals decided to have a Christmas tree, and this was how it came about.

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

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

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

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The swifts and the swallows in the chimneys in the country houses, awakened from their sleep by joy and laughter, had stolen down and peeped in upon scenes of happiness, the centre of which was always an evergreen tree covered with wonderful fruit, bright balls of many colors, and sparkling threads of gold and silver, lying like beautiful frost-work among the green fir needles.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading A sweet, fairy-like figure of a Christ-Child or an angel rested high among the branches, and underneath the tree were dolls and sleds and skates and drums and toys of every sort, and furs and gloves and tippets, ribbons and handkerchiefs, and all the things that boys and girls need and like; and all about this tree were gathered always little children with faces oh! so full of wonderment and expectation, changing to radiant, sparkling merriment as toys and candies were taken off the tree or from underneath its boughs and distributed among them.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading By The Rev. John P. Peters New York E. P. Dutton & Company 681 Fifth Avenue Originally published in the columns of _The Churchman_, this little fable has been so often asked for, and since the outbreak of the War has proved to embody such an obvious and important truth, that it has been thought best to give it a wider publicity by re-issuing in its present form.