(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 It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Come, 'Pride,' 'Vanity,' and 'Ophir,'" screamed Ruth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These three closets came prancing down together, and they certainly felt good.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading These three closets came prancing down together, and they certainly felt good.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
closetsnounUS /ˈklɑːzəts/
plural of “closet” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
clothing in general
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, 'Pride,' 'Vanity,' and 'Ophir,'" screamed Ruth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These three closets came prancing down together, and they certainly felt good.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
a social unit living together
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading These three closets came prancing down together, and they certainly felt good.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These three closets came prancing down together, and they certainly felt good.
hadn't
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From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
heirloomsnounUS /ˈerluːmz/
plural of “heirloom” — (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
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
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
Ophir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come, 'Pride,' 'Vanity,' and 'Ophir,'" screamed Ruth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading These three closets came prancing down together, and they certainly felt good.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "Come, 'Pride,' 'Vanity,' and 'Ophir,'" screamed Ruth.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Come, 'Pride,' 'Vanity,' and 'Ophir,'" screamed Ruth.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Come, 'Pride,' 'Vanity,' and 'Ophir,'" screamed Ruth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
silverwarenounUS /ˈsɪlvərwer/
tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These three closets came prancing down together, and they certainly felt good.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These three closets came prancing down together, and they certainly felt good.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These three closets came prancing down together, and they certainly felt good.
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
VanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading "Come, 'Pride,' 'Vanity,' and 'Ophir,'" screamed Ruth.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
(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 Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was Christmas Eve, and they knew it, for they were running over with all sorts of packages; their shelves were filled; their hooks were burdened with garments; the very floors were piled high with stuff.
in or at the place that
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
a late time of life
From this reading Mrs. "Judge" did not know them so well by night, for she hadn't visited them for many years before her going away.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading One of these closets held the clothes of the older girls--that was Pride; Vanity was filled with the many dresses of the younger girls; and Ophir was the closet where the present family kept their small stock of valuables, like jewelry, silverware, and family heirlooms.
