Chapter III

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Other young villagers follow to acknowledge their gifts with more singing.

later than; following

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

similar in quality or character

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

(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 This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

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

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

an inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading For each there is a gift and from each a torrent of good wishes.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Other young villagers follow to acknowledge their gifts with more singing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For each there is a gift and from each a torrent of good wishes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading For each there is a gift and from each a torrent of good wishes.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Other young villagers follow to acknowledge their gifts with more singing.

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

From this reading For each there is a gift and from each a torrent of good wishes.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

a small number or amount

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

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

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

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

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

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

From this reading For each there is a gift and from each a torrent of good wishes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

the item at the end

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Other young villagers follow to acknowledge their gifts with more singing.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

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

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

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

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other young villagers follow to acknowledge their gifts with more singing.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

an educational institution

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

deliver by singing

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Other young villagers follow to acknowledge their gifts with more singing.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Other young villagers follow to acknowledge their gifts with more singing.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For each there is a gift and from each a torrent of good wishes.

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

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

a heavy rain

From this reading For each there is a gift and from each a torrent of good wishes.

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

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

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

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

up to a particular time

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading Other young villagers follow to acknowledge their gifts with more singing.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

in or to any place at all

From this reading This practice of carol singing is probably in its origin akin to the religious processions which one may see on any holy day in all the villages of Greece, the Balkan provinces, and up through Russia,—wherever, in fact, the Greek church has diverted into the service of religion the old customs of the people.

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

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

which person or people

From this reading Lastly comes the church choir, who are invited in to supper after Irina and her brothers have returned to the tree and their new toys.

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 During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading For each there is a gift and from each a torrent of good wishes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During supper the children from the village school which Irina’s mother has started come and sing carols outside the window until Pavel with a handful of coins tells them to be off.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Other young villagers follow to acknowledge their gifts with more singing.