Chapter VII

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading (_From "Carols of Good Will."_) The dawn was at hand, the dawn of Christmas Day.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

brought into existence

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

plural of “carol” — joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading (_From "Carols of Good Will."_) The dawn was at hand, the dawn of Christmas Day.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

the first light of day

From this reading (_From "Carols of Good Will."_) The dawn was at hand, the dawn of Christmas Day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading (_From "Carols of Good Will."_) The dawn was at hand, the dawn of Christmas Day.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading (_From "Carols of Good Will."_) The dawn was at hand, the dawn of Christmas Day.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading (_From "Carols of Good Will."_) The dawn was at hand, the dawn of Christmas Day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading It was his hour on sentry-go.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was his hour on sentry-go.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was his hour on sentry-go.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

not any; not one

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

above and across; more than

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading It was his hour on sentry-go.

estrangement from god

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

having a supporting base

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

in the direction of

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading Fitzgerald was standing on the firestep looking over No Man's Land towards the enemy's trenches.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

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

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.

accept gladly

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY Blurry well freezin' and cold as sin, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The big guns welcome the Saviour in, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Used to have fingers and used to have toes, Used to have ears as well as a nose, But now I don't think that I've any of those Christmas Day in the mornin'.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading (_From "Carols of Good Will."_) The dawn was at hand, the dawn of Christmas Day.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Wish we was safe in a stall to-day, Christmas Day in the mornin'; Watching the cattle munchin' their hay, Christmas Day in the mornin'; The Prince of Peace was born, we're told, Snug in a stall in the days of old; Lord, look down on us 'ere in the cold, On Christmas Day in the mornin'.