used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
the first light of day
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Her first eager glance showed that they were full.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first eager glance showed that they were full.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her first eager glance showed that they were full.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her first eager glance showed that they were full.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
Joyce'snounUS /ˈdʒɔɪsɪz/
possessive form of “joyce” — influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
and nothing more
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
Noël
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From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her first eager glance showed that they were full.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
with low volume
From this reading Now, candle in hand, she softly slipped to the door and peeped out into the hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her first eager glance showed that they were full.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her first eager glance showed that they were full.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading The night before, following the old French custom, she had set her little slippers just outside the threshold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long before the Christmas dawn was bright enough to bring the blue parrots into plain view on the walls of Joyce's room, she had climbed out of bed to look for her "messages from Noël."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her first eager glance showed that they were full.
