AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
(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 But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
give encouragement to
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
goodwillnounUS /ˈɡʊˈdwɪl/
(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
immediately past
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
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 The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
LoyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
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 AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
Polly
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From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their preparations were meagre, and they did not expect to celebrate as in the past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The _Polly_, on her last trip, had brought extra supplies from Portland Point, so there was sufficient food for all.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AFTER MANY DAYS Christmas was drawing near and the people of Loyal were looking forward to the season of cheer and goodwill.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The various houses were decorated with fragrant evergreens, and before blazing fires during the long evenings parents told their children of the happy Christmas seasons before the war.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But they had provided what they could for their little ones, and the women had their cooking all done.
