used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “Why, it _is_ our tree!” agreed Sunny indignantly.
(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 “Of all the nerve!”
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
BrowniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
Connie
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From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading “Why, it _is_ our tree!” agreed Sunny indignantly.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, it _is_ our tree!” agreed Sunny indignantly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
set afire or burning
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading “Of all the nerve!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of all the nerve!”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Why, it _is_ our tree!” agreed Sunny indignantly.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “Why, it _is_ our tree!” agreed Sunny indignantly.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Into the Storm Inside the Stone cabin, oil lamps had been lighted, so the Brownies could see the Christmas tree quite plainly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I don’t think the tree we selected for the birds was that tall,” protested Connie, after a second glance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, it _is_ our tree!” agreed Sunny indignantly.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It stood at a slight angle in the window, its branches brushing against the icy panes.
