used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are ever so many things--games, toys, baskets and beadwork--which you will find in other chapters--that will help to fill this gift box, and I am going to tell you about some others.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
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Alice
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am sure you know the breathless feeling of having to make or buy a long list of Christmas presents with only two weeks or so in which to accomplish it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIFTS AND HOW TO MAKE THEM It is wonderful what your head and hands can do when you begin to plan gifts for family and friends at Christmas, birthdays and the in-between times when "un-birthday presents"--as "Alice in Wonderland" called them--are so welcome.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading There are ever so many things--games, toys, baskets and beadwork--which you will find in other chapters--that will help to fill this gift box, and I am going to tell you about some others.
beadworknounUS /ˈbiːdwɜːrk/
ornamentation with beads
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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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birthdaysnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪz/
plural of “birthday” — an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
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a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
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breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am sure you know the breathless feeling of having to make or buy a long list of Christmas presents with only two weeks or so in which to accomplish it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But I am sure you know the breathless feeling of having to make or buy a long list of Christmas presents with only two weeks or so in which to accomplish it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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the time during which someone's life continues
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
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lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Why not keep a gift box or drawer, where you can pack away the pretty things you take such pleasure in making on dull days all the year round?
at any time
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a social unit living together
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the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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make full, also in a metaphorical sense
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There are ever so many things--games, toys, baskets and beadwork--which you will find in other chapters--that will help to fill this gift box, and I am going to tell you about some others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
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something acquired without compensation
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GIFTSnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
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the act of departing
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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give help or assistance; be of service
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HOW
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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in-betweenadjective
being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading But I am sure you know the breathless feeling of having to make or buy a long list of Christmas presents with only two weeks or so in which to accomplish it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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engage in
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the act that results in something coming to be
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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
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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others
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arrange in a container
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have the will and intention to carry out some action
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planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading There are several things to think of in planning a gift.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
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presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
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pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
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a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Why not keep a gift box or drawer, where you can pack away the pretty things you take such pleasure in making on dull days all the year round?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several things to think of in planning a gift.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GIFTS AND HOW TO MAKE THEM It is wonderful what your head and hands can do when you begin to plan gifts for family and friends at Christmas, birthdays and the in-between times when "un-birthday presents"--as "Alice in Wonderland" called them--are so welcome.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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of the kind already mentioned
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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carry out
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express in words
From this reading There are ever so many things--games, toys, baskets and beadwork--which you will find in other chapters--that will help to fill this gift box, and I am going to tell you about some others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are ever so many things--games, toys, baskets and beadwork--which you will find in other chapters--that will help to fill this gift box, and I am going to tell you about some others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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in or at that place or location
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There are several things to think of in planning a gift.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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un-birthday
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plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
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accept gladly
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
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in or at the place that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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WonderlandnounUS /ˈwʌndərlænd/
a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder
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a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading GIFTS AND HOW TO MAKE THEM It is wonderful what your head and hands can do when you begin to plan gifts for family and friends at Christmas, birthdays and the in-between times when "un-birthday presents"--as "Alice in Wonderland" called them--are so welcome.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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